Fast and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Fast and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 onions, chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 2 1/4 cups milk; 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
4
Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
5
Pour rotini into prepared baking dish.
6
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
7
Cook and stir onions, celery, and bell pepper in melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir milk, cream of mushroom soup, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the onion mixture.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer; about 5 minutes.
10
Add chicken and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese to the milk mixture; remove immediately from heat and pour over the rotini.
11
Top pasta and sauce mixture with remaining Cheddar cheese.
12
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

425

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Protein

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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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fast and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini 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!

Fast and Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

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Variations & substitutions

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