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Grandma Cindy's Chicken Tetrazzini

Recipe #298986 | 1 hour | 15 min prep | SERVES 8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Melanie B.

This is a recipe that my husband and his siblings grew up with. There is no other recipe for tetrazzinu that will do for him....only his mom's recipe. It is very basic but good!

Posted on: Apr 17, 2008

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces thin spaghetti
  • cups sliced mushroom (optional)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • tablespoons flour
  • cups chicken stock (or broth)
  • 3/4 cup cream (or milk)
  • tablespoon parsley, fresh chopped
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • cups cubed cooked chicken (or shredded)
  • cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh grated (or you can use the canned stuff)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. 2
      Boil Water, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions.
    3. 3
      In a dutch oven, cook mushrooms until tender. Stir in flour. Cook until it starts to turn light brown. Add chicken broth/stock, cook stirring constantly until sauce is thickened.
    4. 4
      Remove from heat. Stir in cream, parsley, salt, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. Fold in chicken and cooked spaghetti.
    5. 5
      Turn mixture into a 9x13 pan. Sprinkle extra cheese over top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
    6. 6
      This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. You can even freeze it in individual portions.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (230g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    Calories 470
    Calories from Fat 165 (35%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 18.4g 28%
    Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 78mg 26%
    Sodium 640mg 26%
    Potassium 342mg 9%
    Total Carbohydrate 44.1g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 1.0g
    Protein 30.7g 61%
    Vitamin A 452mcg 9%
    Vitamin B6 0.4mg 18%
    Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 5%
    Vitamin C 0mg 1%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 180mg 18%
    Iron 3mg 18%

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