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CHICKEN TETRAZZINI 
2 cups chicken, cooked
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb. pasta or noodles
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons flour
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika
3 tablespoons butter
cheese, for topping

Melt butter in a heavy pan which can be used on the stove or in the oven. Add onions; sauté over high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes. Sprinkle mixture with flour; slowly stir in broth, whisking quickly to avoid lumps.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; put pasta or noodles into boiling water and cook for only half the amount of time specified in the package directions.

Add milk to the chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the cooked chicken.

Transfer the half-cooked pasta or noodles, while still hot, to the pan with the mushrooms, chicken and broth. Combine well and top with any kind of cheese. Mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, Parmesan, Monterey Jack cheese all work well for different variations. Sprinkle paprika lightly over cheese.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes. Cover with foil and reduce heat if top begins to brown too quickly.

Submitted by: CM

recipe reviews
Chicken Tetrazzini
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 Bessler (Pennsylvania) says:
Made this. Great recipe. Had extra red/green bell pepper and celery added to onions. Used Bacon fat instead of butter. Added mushrooms when the garlic was added. They were the star of the dish. Once the mushrooms were browned, I deglased the pan with white wine. Once it absorbed, sprinkled with wondra. Worked great. Used sauteed chikem tenders that had rotisserie seasoning, and potpie flats. Next time I would go with a lighter pasta because it needed more sauce.
 #180540
 Bessler (Pennsylvania) says:
When exactly do the mushrooms get added?
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 NancyC (Indiana) replies:
I was wondering the same thing. I read it three times. Where do the mushrooms come from? It does sound good and I will make it!
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 Cathy (Ohio) says:
I made this recipe and it was awesome. I added extra spices. I used garlic powder, paprika, season salt, onion powder, & 5 pepper seasoning. My family loved this recipe.
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 Jana (New Jersey) says:
When I cooked it my children were wondering what that smell was and could not wait for this recipe to be done!
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 Joanie (Oregon) says:
I'm glad this recipe does not have cream of mushroom soup or Velveeta like the other tetrazzini recipes. My recipe is very similar to this version; I stir in shredded or shaved Parmesan into the broth and sprinkle a little on top of the finished casserole before baking. I also like to add sherry and a touch of nutmeg.
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 Vicki (Ontario) says:
This is so funny, I don't watch the Maury show much but I do remember the lady and the chicken tetrazzini episode! Ha ha I just had to try it! I didn't have chicken stock, so I substituted mushroom stock and I omitted the mushrooms as my kids won't eat them. Delicious, definitely a keeper!
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 Cari Ann (California) says:
Absolutely delicious. I added some baby spinach, which I sauteed with the mushrooms before adding into the sauce. This will definitely go into my recipe file!
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 Sue-Ellen Klassen (Ontario) says:
Easy to make. I added more garlic and threw in some broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. I prefer the sauce a little loose so this worked wonders! I served it to company and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
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 Tammy (Tennessee) says:
I was out of mushrooms. Tasted and smelled terrific, but it wasn't as "creamy" as I thought it would be. Me and the kids (age 8, 8, 4 and 4) liked it OK. Husband is more a meat and potatoes man, said it was "tolerable". Next time, I will make sure I have mushrooms, and maybe add a bit more garlic.
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 Laura (Ohio) says:
I made this origanally because of the "chicken tetrazzini" lady that was on the Maury show, and I was curious about what it tasted like! This recipe is delicious. Easy to make also. My whole family loves it!

 

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