Delicious and Nutritious Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Delicious and Nutritious Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 97% fat free ground turkey; 2 chicken breasts, cubed; 12 red pepper, chopped small; 12 yellow pepper, chopped small; 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 zucchini, sliced thick then chopped small (1/2 green and 1/2 yellow for added color); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 (8 ounce) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); ¼ cup low-fat cream cheese or ¼ cup fat free cream cheese; ¼ cup low-fat milk or ¼ cup nonfat milk; ¼ cup water; 1 lb whole grain noodles (your choice)

Servings: persons

1 lb 97% fat free ground turkey
2 chicken breasts, cubed
12 red pepper, chopped small
12 yellow pepper, chopped small
2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 zucchini, sliced thick then chopped small (1/2 green and 1/2 yellow for added color)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup low-fat cream cheese or ¼ cup fat free cream cheese
¼ cup low-fat milk or ¼ cup nonfat milk
¼ cup water
1 lb whole grain noodles (your choice)

1
In a large sauce pan, add oil, cubed chicken, turkey, chopped peppers, garlic, zucchini and onion.
2
Cook till meat is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
3
In a separate pot cook noodles according to directions.
4
When meat mixture is fully cooked, add mushroom soup, water, cream cheese, butter, milk parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.
5
Stir well until cream cheese is melted.
6
You want the sauce to be similar consistency to spaghetti sauce.
7
Add more milk if needed.
8
Drain noodles and add to sauce mixture.
9
Stir well coating noodles thoroughly and serve.
10
Add additional parmesan cheese if desired.

1106

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
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 lb 97% fat free ground turkey, 2 chicken breasts, cubed, 12 red pepper, chopped small, 12 yellow pepper, chopped small, and more.

Yes, Delicious and Nutritious Tetrazzini falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Delicious and Nutritious Tetrazzini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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