Chicken Tetrazzini

We can't think of anyone who wouldn't like an easy chicken casserole recipe that combines cream, pasta, cheese and so many other flavorful ingredients with chicken.

This Italian chicken recipe is a delicious and easy casserole that you will want to make over and over again.

For this easy baked chicken recipe you will need:

5 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound button or oyster mushrooms, sliced

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups hot chicken broth

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 cup non fat half/half or heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 pound cooked spaghetti

3 cups diced cooked chicken

2/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Preheat the oven to 325F.

In a large stove top casserole dish or saute pan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and the olive oil .

Add the mushrooms and cook until they soften.

Transfer mushrooms to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Melt the remaining butter in the same pan and whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste.

Slowly pour in the chicken broth and cook whisking constantly until the mixture just begins to thicken.

Whisk in the half/half or cream and continue whisking until the sauce thickens; stir in the lemon juice.

Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Mix the spaghetti, chicken, and mushrooms into the sauce.

Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is nicely browned.

Serves 6 to 8

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