The creamy and oh so delicious sauce in this recipe is the secret to to this amazingly delicious chicken casserole! Cozy up with a loved one or the whole family and enjoy this easy chicken tetrazzini recipe!
Our favorite part about this easy chicken recipe is you can prep it ahead of time and bake it when you are ready to eat.
Easy dinner recipes for two, like this dish, are perfectly portioned for two servings, but can easily be doubled or tripled. You can make this delicious mushroom and chicken tetrazzini recipe for two or make a large chicken tetrazzini casserole that is an easy dinner recipe for families.
What is Chicken Tetrazzini?
Chicken Tetrazzini is a chicken pasta casserole dish, typically linguine or spaghetti, made with poultry, mushrooms, and a buttery cream sauce. It’s a wonderful chicken dinner idea made with fresh ingredients you can easily find at any grocery store.
We make our cheesy chicken tetrazzini casserole recipe with rotisserie chicken, mushrooms, linguine noodles and, of course, cheese! When you bake our pasta casserole, the sauce bakes into the pasta, and the flavors come alive. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a creamy chicken and mushroom pasta recipe? It’s an ooey, gooey cheesy chicken and mushroom pasta bake the whole family will love!
Amazingly tasty, super kid-friendly, reheats perfectly, and it’s freezer-safe, too. And the absolute best part, you can use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you pick up at the grocery store, so it couldn’t get any easier!
Ingredients for Chicken Tetrazzini
Making a chicken tetrazzini recipe for two is super simple. You can grab the ingredients on your way home and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Here’s what you need for this pasta and chicken recipe:
- 4 oz. linguine uncooked
- 1 1/2 cup rotisserie chicken shredded
- 3 1/2 Tbsps. butter divided
- 1/4 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 tsp. garlic minced
- 2 1/2 Tbsps. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tbsps. whole milk
- 6 Tbsps. Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided
- 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs
Tips for Making the Best Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
- We use linguine, but you can substitute with any kind of noodles you have on hand, such as spaghetti or fettuccine pasta, or even rotini pasta, for your chicken tetrazzini casserole.
- You can use a rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken for the shredded chicken. Light or dark chicken meat will work.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes! This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for two can easily be doubled to serve more if needed. It’s one of our favorite family dinner ideas for Sunday Supper.
- To double this recipe: Simply double all of the ingredients to create a chicken tetrazzini dish for four. If you’re serving more than four, continue to double accordingly.
How to Make Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
There are a couple of options for how you handle making the chicken, as this chicken pasta bake is a great use for leftover chicken. You can make your whole chicken dishes one night, then create new delicious tetrazzini casseroles with the leftovers. Here’s how to make chicken tetrazzini:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Cook 4 oz. of linguine noodles according to package directions.
- While the noodles are cooking, shred about 1 1/2 cups of a rotisserie chicken and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Drain the noodles and add to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
- In a large skillet, melt one Tbsp. of butter and add the mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for about five minutes, then add in the minced garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft and tender. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken and noodles.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 1/2 Tbsp. of butter over medium-high heat. Add in the flour, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Let simmer for about 1-2 minutes then add in the broth and milk. Bring to a boil and let cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce has thickened, pour over the chicken and noodles in the mixing bowl. Add three Tbsp. of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Grease two individual Au Gratin-style dishes and transfer the chicken tetrazzini mixture to the two bowls.
- In a small dish, combine the bread crumbs and three Tbsp. of the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of each dish.
- Place the dishes into the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.
What to Serve with Chicken Tetrazzini
With Chicken Tetrazzini being a heavier dish, pairing it with a light side would round out your dinner nicely. Try this Fresh Vegetable Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing or the absolute best carrots: Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots.
Dessert would be perfect if it included these dessert recipes: Chocolate Ganache Covered Strawberries or this gorgeous Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Tart.
What wine goes with chicken tetrazzini?
With chicken tetrazzini having a rich base of a buttery cream sauce, pairing this dish with a semi-dry to dry white wine, such as a Chardonnay or Riesling, is ideal.
If you prefer red wine, you should consider a Chianti or a Pinot Noir to serve with your chicken tetrazzini recipe for two.
Can you freeze chicken tetrazzini?
Yes, this is a great make ahead meal. You can freeze the Chicken Tetrazzini Casseroles before you bake them!
- How to freeze chicken tetrazzini: You’ll want to follow the recipe up until the point where you divide the Chicken Tetrazzini mixture between the individual baking dishes. From there, cover with aluminum foil and freeze until you’re ready to bake. When ready, remove from the freezer and let thaw on the counter for 2-3 hours, then bake as directed.
Enjoy this homemade chicken tetrazzini recipe for two this Valentine’s Day or any other special day with your loved one. It’s easy to make, and also easy to double if you’re looking for a chicken casserole recipe your whole family will enjoy!
Want to enjoy more easy dinner recipes? You know we are here for you and have the best easy supper ideas! Try our easy lasagna recipe, or one of our other favorite Sunday dinner recipes:
Our favorite chicken recipes for dinner:
- Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Breasts
- Chicken and Leek Recipe
- Chicken Breasts and Mushrooms
- Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
- Buttermilk Roast Chicken
Perfect for your leftover chicken recipe ideas!
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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two
Ingredients
- 4 oz. linguine uncooked
- 1 1/2 cup rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken shredded
- 3 1/2 Tbsps. butter divided
- 1/4 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 tsp. garlic minced
- 2 1/2 Tbsps. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 Tbsps. whole milk
- 6 Tbsps. Parmesan cheese freshly grated, divided
- 1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cook the linguine noodles according to package directions.
- While the noodles are cooking, shred about 1 1/2 cups of a rotisserie chicken and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Drain the noodles and add to the mixing bowl with the chicken.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms for about five minutes, then add in the minced garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft and tender. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken and noodles.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add in the flour, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Let simmer for about 1-2 minutes then add in the chicken broth. Gradually add in the milk while continuously stirring. Bring to a simmer and let cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce has thickened, pour over the chicken and noodles in the mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of the freshly grated parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Grease two individual Au Gratin-style dishes or large 13 x 9 casserole dish if doubling the recipe. Transfer the chicken tetrazzini mixture to the baking dishes.
- In a small dish, combine the bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of each dish.
- Place the dishes into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve.
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Notes
- Tip: We use linguine, but you can substitute with any kind of noodles you have on hand such as spaghetti or fettuccine pasta, or even rotini pasta, for your chicken tetrazzini casserole.
- Tip: you can use a rotisserie chicken or any leftover chicken to shred the chicken. Light or dark chicken meat will work.
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This post was updated on September 20, 2019.
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