Cozy up with a loved one and enjoy this Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two! Easy dinner Recipes for Two are perfectly portioned for two servings but can easily be doubled.
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, that the whole family will love.
We make our Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole recipe for two with rotisserie chicken and linguine noodles, perfectly portioned for you to enjoy with a loved one!
How do you make Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Recipe for Two?
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.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Cook 4 ounces 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 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 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 tablespoons 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 tablespoons 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.
Can this recipe be doubled to serve more?
Yes! This Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for two can easily be doubled to serve more if needed.
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.
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.
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.
With this Chicken Tetrazzini recipe for two, what would be better than enjoying Chocolate Ganache Covered Strawberries for dessert or this gorgeous Lemon Blueberry Shortbread Tart?
Can you freeze Chicken Tetrazzini?
Yes, you can freeze the individual dishes of Chicken Tetrazzini before you bake them!
You’ll want to go through the recipe up until the point where you divide the Chicken Tetrazzini mixture between the individual bowls. From there, cover with aluminum foil and freeze until you’re ready to bake. When ready, remove from the freezer and let thaw, then bake as directed.
Enjoy this 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 dinner recipes for two? Try our Lasagna for Two, or one of our other favorite Sunday dinner recipes:
- Sausage and Kale Pasta Dinner for Two
- Celery Root Soup and Lobster Dinner for Two
- Simple Dinner Ideas for Two #SundaySupper
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Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two
Ingredients
- 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
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 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 3 tablespoons 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 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 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.
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