CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

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Perfect for potluck suppers. It can be made ahead,frozen, thawed and then baked. A favorite with children, too. My best friend gave me this recipe, and my family has been eating it forever. Very yummy!

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 3quart casserole or equivalent, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 cups cooked chicken, cut into large bite-size pieces (I use meat from 3-5 pound fryer, boiled, skinned, deboned and drained)
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti or 1 (8 ounce) package narrow egg noodles, cooked al dente according to package directions,drained
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion, grated
1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated or shredded (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups crushed corn flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 1-quart casserole and a 2-quart casserole (or 1 3-quart casserole) with non-stick cooking spray.
  • To melted butter, add onion, soup, cheese and chicken broth and stir to mix.
  • Set aside.
  • In casserole dish, beginning with chicken layer, alternate layers of chicken, spaghetti (or noodles) and cheese sauce, making two layers and ending with sauce.
  • Add corn flake crumbs on top of casserole.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes until hot in center.
  • VARIATION: Substitute 2-3 pounds shrimp, peeled and cooked, in place of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 326.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 24.3

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