Description

This Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta is a creamy, comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, linguini pasta, and a rich sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, it’s baked to golden perfection and perfect for a hearty family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Sauce and Chicken Mixture

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup (about 10.5 ounces)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped

Pasta and Cheese

12 ounces linguini, cooked al dente
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Incorporate Chicken: Add the cooked, chopped chicken to the prepared sauce, mixing well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
Combine with Pasta: Gently fold in the cooked linguini pasta, carefully blending to combine all ingredients uniformly without breaking the pasta.
Layer in Baking Dish: Transfer the combined mixture into a 9×13-inch glass baking dish, spreading it out evenly to prepare for baking.
Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture, followed by a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden brown and bubbling, indicating the dish is heated through and ready.
Rest Before Serving: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to settle and make serving easier.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed mushrooms or peas to the sauce before baking.
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer taste.
This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking cold.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken tetrazzini, creamy chicken casserole, baked pasta, comfort food, linguini chicken bake