Chicken Tetrazzini (Cotton Country) Recipe

Name: Chicken Tetrazzini (Cotton Country)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti; 1/2 cup butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped celery (optional); 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, or to taste; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R)), or as needed

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery (optional)
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken, or to taste
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R)), or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, celery, and bell pepper in hot butter until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, and flour into onion mixture until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Add broth and stir until smooth.
4
Stir chicken, cooked spaghetti, almonds, mushrooms, pimento peppers, salt, and celery salt into cheese mixture. Pour into an 11x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle crushed buttery round crackers over the top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, 1/2 cup butter, 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup chopped celery (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken Tetrazzini (Cotton Country) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tetrazzini (Cotton Country)

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Variations & substitutions

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