Italian Inn Famous Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Italian Inn Famous Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked; 2 sweet red peppers, peeled; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1 lb spaghetti; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked
2 sweet red peppers, peeled
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 lb spaghetti
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced almonds

1
Remove the meat from the chicken, discard bones and skin and cut chicken into bite size.
2
pieces. Cut the peppers into dice.
3
Make a veloute sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, then stir in the flour. When it is cooked and bubbling, stir in the chicken stock gradually, continuing to stir until the sauce is thickened.
4
Add the cream, and season with the salt, pepper, Tabasco and wine.
5
Put the chicken and diced peppers in the sauce, and hold over low heat while you cook and drain the spaghetti. Stir the cooked and drained spaghetti into the chicken mixture, and pour into a prepared greased baking dish.
6
Cover the top with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and almonds.
7
Dot with butter and place in 475u00b0 oven for a few minutes until the topping is glazed and bubbling.

1096

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 lbs chicken, cooked, 2 sweet red peppers, peeled, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Inn Famous 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!

Italian Inn Famous Chicken Tetrazzini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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