Lighter Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Lighter Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 24 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 2/3 cup flour (lightly spooned into measure); 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free & low sodium (or use a homemade broth); 9 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded (divided); 4 ounces fat free cream cheese (block style); 7 cups vermicelli, cooked (about 1 lb uncooked pasta); 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped (about 1 1/2 lbs); 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
3/4 teaspoon salt
24 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup dry sherry
2/3 cup flour (lightly spooned into measure)
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free & low sodium (or use a homemade broth)
9 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
4 ounces fat free cream cheese (block style)
7 cups vermicelli, cooked (about 1 lb uncooked pasta)
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Melt butter in a large stockpot coated with cooking spray over medium high heat.
3
Add onion, celery, pepper, salt, and mushrooms; saute 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add sherry and cook 1 minute.
4
Gradually add flour to pan, cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk (mixture will be thick).
5
Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently so it does not burn. Remove from heat after 5 minutes.
6
Add 1 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese and cream cheese, stirring with whisk until cream cheese melts.
7
Add pasta (precooked) and chicken and stir until blended.
8
Divide pasta mixture between 2 (8 inch square) baking dishes coated with cooking spray.
9
Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and sprinkle evenly over pasta mixtures in the two baking dishes.
10
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
11
Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes prior to serving.

1080

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 2/3 cup celery, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Chicken Tetrazzini

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