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Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

A comforting, creamy, and cheesy casserole made with leftover chicken and linguini, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp butter For sautéing
  • 1 cup sour cream Adds creaminess
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup Creamy base
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock For thinning the mixture
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped Use rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 12 oz linguini, cooked al dente Pasta of choice
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and linguini to the skillet, mixing well.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Serve hot straight from the oven with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Let the casserole cool before refrigerating. Add herbs like parsley or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.