Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini is a cozy baked spaghetti casserole where tender leftover chicken is folded into a velvety sauce of evaporated milk and cream of chicken soup. A generous layer of melted Cheddar finishes it with a rich, savory crust, making it perfect for family dinners or potlucks when you want something comforting and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Tetrazzini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir into the spaghetti along with the chicken, evaporated milk, cream of chicken soup, 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, celery salt, salt, and black pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared dish; sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces Cheddar cheese over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and the cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 534.5 kcal High 27%
- Protein 39.2 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 43.4 g 16%
- Total Fat 22.58 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 10.41 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 139.25 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1174.27 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 7.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 442.57 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 627.57 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 57.92 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.43 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Tetrazzini is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 534.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Tetrazzini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Cream of Chicken Soup, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Tetrazzini?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 534.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Tetrazzini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Tetrazzini healthy?
- Chicken Tetrazzini has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 534.5 calories and 39.2 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1174.27 mg (51% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.41 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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