This homemade chicken tetrazzini is one of those dishes that tastes just like my local Italian restaurant’s recipe, but without the long wait for take-out.
Plus, frankly, we’ve been needing to save some money lately and making this easy homemade chicken tetrazzini makes the money-saving totally do-able, because it’s so flavorful and juicy, that restaurant stuff can take a hike.
And, let’s get really honest here, the fact of the matter is that I love that I can control the cheesiness of my dishes at home. Because, yeah, I love chicken and cheese–and a little mushroom on top. But if you’re going to drown my chicken in cheese, well, that’s maybe not how I want it.
So, I can manage that at home, adding a bit more or backing off a bit on the asagio and mozzarella, adding a bit of parmesan to send it all off. It’s the cheese-control that makes this meal so much better at home.
What You Need to Make Homemade Chicken Tetrazzini
Because Italian food is kind of presented as complex flavors, I always think it’s going to be hard. But this homemade chicken tetrazzini is so easy. If you can follow simple directions, this recipe is right up your alley. Here’s what you’re going to need:
- 2 cups, Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Chicken Breasts, cubed
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Asagio or Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Make Homemade Chicken Tetrazzini
Step 1
In a skillet over high heat, add the olive oil, followed by the chicken, onion, mushrooms and garlic.
Step 2
Saute until both sides of the chicken are lightly browned and the liquid from the mushrooms has mostly cooked off.
Step 3
In a small cup combine the whipping cream and flour and stir until a roux forms.
Add butter, lemon juice and flour and roux to the skillet and stir until everything is coated.
Step 4
Add the cheese and turn down the stove to low. Stir until the cheese melts evenly and combines with the sauce to make a creamy cheese sauce.
Serve over pasta with shredded fresh parmesan.
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If you love this easy chicken recipe, but you’re not quite ready to bust out your cutting board, just pin this to your favorite easy dinner ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it quick later!
Homemade Chicken Tetrazzini
Ingredients
- 2 cups, Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 cup Onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Chicken Breasts, cubed
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Asagio or Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over high heat, add the olive oil, followed by the chicken, onion, mushrooms and garlic. Saute until both sides of the chicken are lightly browned and the liquid from the mushrooms has mostly cooked off.
- In a small cup combine the whipping cream and flour and stir until a roux forms.
- Add butter, lemon juice and flour and roux to the skillet and stir until everything is coated.
- Add the cheese and turn down the stove to low. Stir until the cheese melts evenly and combines with the sauce to make a creamy cheese sauce.
- Serve over pasta with shredded fresh parmesan.