Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken Tetrazzini, a delectable dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful mushrooms in a symphony of textures and flavors. This classic Italian-American casserole is elevated by Giada's expertise, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Explore the depths of flavor in her recipe, which features a rich sauce made from scratch, sautéed mushrooms that add an earthy touch, and a crispy breadcrumb topping that provides a delightful crunch. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian version that swaps chicken for roasted vegetables, a gluten-free option that uses almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, and a low-carb version that utilizes zucchini noodles in place of pasta. With Giada's guidance, embark on a culinary journey that promises to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti and cook until al dente (if a range is given on the box, choose the shortest time, otherwise, cook it 1 minute less than the suggested time). Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter with the canola oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the cauliflower, onion and mushrooms to the skillet along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over top and cook, stirring, until all of the flour has moistened, about 1 minute. Add the wine and simmer, stirring, until reduced by about half. Add the chicken broth and 1/4 cup water, increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring constantly, until simmering and slightly thickened. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan; stir to combine. Pour all of the sauce and vegetables into the pot with the pasta. Add the peas, thyme and green chiles. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. If not serving right away, let cool. Cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake until hot and bubbling, about 45 minutes.
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI (BY GIADA DE LAURENTIS)
I watched Giada make this on her show "Everyday Italian". I printed the recipe and I've made it a few times. It works well with left over turkey from Thanksgiving. It's a favourite in my family.
Provided by Alice C
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- 2. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
- 3. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is soft. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
- 4. Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
- 5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
- 6. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.
CLASSIC CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
You can also substitute ham or turkey for the chicken. This dish was named for Luisa Tetrazzini, a well known, well FED turn-of-the-century Italian singer!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large non-skillet, saute the tenderloins. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine and blend in flour. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken. Add garlic salt and ground black pepper to taste. Blend in the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses and continue heating, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt.
- Stir in the chicken/vegetable mixture and heat thoroughly. Toss with the cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 566 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI FROM GIADA
Make and share this Chicken Tetrazzini from Giada recipe from Food.com.
Provided by smccall
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450.
- Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large, nonstick frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oil.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until pale golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, shred the chicken into bite size pieces.
- Add the mushrooms to the same frying pan. Saute until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Whisk in the milk, broth, cream, nutmeg, 1 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover the sauce and bring to a boil. Then simmer, uncovered, whisking often, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook. Drain.
- Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
- Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, stir the cheese and bread crumbs to blend. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake uncovered until golden brown on top - 25 minutes.
FAST AND EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
Super-easy chicken tetrazzini. Uses rotisserie chicken to save time.
Provided by busymom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Pour rotini into prepared baking dish.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, celery, and bell pepper in melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir milk, cream of mushroom soup, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer; about 5 minutes. Add chicken and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese to the milk mixture; remove immediately from heat and pour over the rotini. Top pasta and sauce mixture with remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
EASY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
This easy chicken tetrazzini is made with leftover cooked chicken and canned soup. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights because it's so easy to assemble. Once you pop the dish in the oven, you'll have time to take care of other things on your to-do list. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add green pepper and onion. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chicken, mushrooms, pimientos, soup, milk, garlic powder and salt. Drain spaghetti; add to pan and toss to coat. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake until hot and bubbly, 50-60 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Chicken Tetrazzini. Use free-range chicken, organic vegetables, and a good quality dry white wine.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken Tetrazzini is a quick-cooking dish, so be careful not to overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pasta and chicken, but not too thick that it is gloopy. If the sauce is too thin, add a little more flour or cornstarch. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk or cream.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: Different types of mushrooms will add different flavors and textures to your Chicken Tetrazzini. Try using a combination of cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: Chicken Tetrazzini is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. Try adding different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses. You can also use different types of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
Conclusion:
Chicken Tetrazzini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a Chicken Tetrazzini that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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