Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta Casserole Recipe Is a Delicious Budget High-Protein Dinner High Protein Recipes Casseroles Chicken Recipes Dinner Budget Recipes Pasta

We could all use more comfort food in our lives. This creamy chicken tetrazzini casserole recipe will warm you from the inside out and make you forget all your worries. The high-protein budget casserole recipe is just that good.

This comfort food chicken pasta casserole recipe is easy to prepare and bakes up in about 35 minutes. Here is your shopping list for this budget recipe so you can treat yourself to this creamy chicken tetrazzini casserole tonight: spaghetti noodles, boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, seasoned salt, butter, fresh mushrooms, onion, dried thyme, flour, milk, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, frozen green peas and buttery crackers. The crackers are optional, but add some texture to the top.

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Serve this delicious chicken tetrazzini recipe with a fresh salad. Some ideas are our marinated tomato and radish salad, Mediterranean chopped salad, kale and pear salad, Caesar salad or shaved brussels sprouts salad. Enjoy this classic comfort food!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions
• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (you could also use boneless thighs)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• seasoned salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas 
• 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Sprinkle the chicken with seasoned salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Set aside. 
2. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook the onions, mushrooms and thyme about 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside. 
3. Add the butter to the skillet. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes or until thickened. Add half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
4. Add the cooked pasta, mushroom mixture, peas and chicken. Mix well. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and crushed crackers, if using. (Feel free to use your favorite pasta, whole wheat, regular or gluten-free.)
5. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Serve. Store the casserole in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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