Potluck Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Name: Potluck Chicken Tetrazzini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken; 8 ounces dried spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, broken in half; 12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 8 ounces small whole fresh button mushrooms; 3 medium red peppers (or both mixed) or 3 medium yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (or both mixed); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (2 oz.); 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel; 2 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes (about 1-1/2 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken
8 ounces dried spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, broken in half
12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces small whole fresh button mushrooms
3 medium red peppers (or both mixed) or 3 medium yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (or both mixed)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (2 oz.)
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Remove meat from chicken; discard bones.
3
Cut chicken pieces in chunks to equal 3 cups.
4
Save remaining chicken for another use.
5
In Dutch oven cook spaghetti according to package directions.
6
Add asparagus the last 1 minute of cooking.
7
Drain.
8
Return to pan.
9
Meanwhile, in large skillet cook mushrooms and sweet peppers in hot butter over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in flour and black pepper until well combined.
11
Add broth and milk all at once.
12
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
13
Add mushroom mixture, chicken pieces, Swiss cheese, and half the lemon peel to pasta mixture in Dutch oven.
14
Toss gently to coat.
15
Spoon pasta mixture into 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
16
In a medium bowl toss together bread cubes, olive oil, and remaining lemon peel.
17
Spread bread cube mixture on pasta mixture.
18
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through.
19
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
20
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

330

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken, 8 ounces dried spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine, broken in half, 12 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, 8 ounces small whole fresh button mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Potluck 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!

Potluck Chicken Tetrazzini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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