Best Kid Friendly Chicken Tetrazzini Recipes

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KID FRIENDLY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI



Kid Friendly Chicken Tetrazzini image

I raised one of the pickiest eaters in America, and I couldn't believe she liked this dish! It's wonderfully simple and cheesy, made plain for children or jazzed up for adults. I actually made it the first time, with leftover turkey, and took out the fancy ingredients the original recipe. (to help it pass the kid test!) These days I almost always make it with chicken, with Italian bread and salad on the side.

Provided by Maggielee4

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb linguine
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 dash salt
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth (or 1 3/4 cups)
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose white flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper (fine or fresh ground)
4 cups cooked chicken breasts (diced or torn into chunks)
8 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 9 x13 pan with a non-stick spray.
  • Prepare linguini according to package directions, adding the salt and olive oil as you begin. (you may also break the pasta in half, if you like)
  • As that cooks, begin the sauce mixture. In a small pan, heat the chicken broth just to boiling, and set on medium to simmer.
  • Soften the butter in the microwave, using a microwave safe measuring cup.
  • Stir the flour into the butter mixture, a spoonful at a time to create a roux.
  • Keep stirring and adding flour until it looks like a creamy peanut butter or frosting consistency.
  • Add the roux to the chicken broth and stir with a wire whisk. Add pepper, and keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • After you've drained your pasta, add the sauce mixture and toss the sauce mixture throughout the pasta.
  • Add 1/2 the linguini to the 9x13 pan. Sprinkle 1/2 the mozzarella cheese all over the top of the pasta. Add half the chicken over the top of that, making sure you divide it evenly over the top. Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese. Exact measurements do not matter here, just try to be consistent in dividing ingredients all over the dish. (So each serving gets fair amounts of cheese and chicken!).
  • Repeat the above steps, adding the rest of the pasta, cheese and chicken.
  • Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place in oven and heat for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 483.8, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 36.5

CHICKEN OR TURKEY TETRAZZINI



Chicken or Turkey Tetrazzini image

Sometimes we just need simple. Good use for leftovers, kid friendly, fast and easy, freezable and delicious. Beat that. (Note: Can sub tuna, drained.) Oh, don't leave out the parmesan. It makes the dish.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2-2 cups cooked chicken or 1 1/2-2 cups turkey, diced
6 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente (this is less than a package)
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (optional)
2 ounces canned mushroom pieces, drained (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees and grease a 2 quart baking dish.
  • In a microwaveable safe bowl, cover and cook the onion and optional bellpepper until tender; about 3-5 minutes.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients with the onion/bellpepper mixture, except 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. That includes the chicken or turkey, spaghetti, cream of mushroom soup, 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, Parmesan, milk, mushrooms, bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Turn into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle additional 1/4 cup cheddar on top and bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

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