Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

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Chicken Tetrazzini
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens
  • 2 small onions
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 (1 lb) package regular spaghetti (not thin)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 lbs sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 4 oz grated parmesan cheese , about 1/2 to 3/4 cup

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepot, place chickens, 1 onion, pepper and 1 tablespoon salt; cover with water and over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer chickens at least 30 minutes or until fork tender, remove chickens to a large bowl.
  2. Strain chicken broth, reserving 3 1/2 cups; store the remaining broth to use another day.
  3. When chickens are cool, remove meat in large pieces and discard bones and skin; cut chicken into large chunks and set aside.
  4. Prepare spaghetti as package directs, drain in a colander and spread it out evenly into a greased 13 by 9 baking dish.
  5. Chop the remaining onion.
  6. In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, in 2 tablespoons hot butter, cook onion, mushrooms and lemon juice for 5 minutes and remove to a medium bowl.
  7. In same saucepan, melt remaining butter; when hot, stir in flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon paprika until mixture is smooth.
  8. Gradually stir in sherry and reserved chicken broth and cook, stirring, until liquid is thickened (don't worry if there are some lumps, it won't be noticed).
  9. Add half-and-half, chicken chunks and mushroom mixture and over low heat, cook, stirring, just until mixture is heated through.
  10. Spoon chicken mixture over spaghetti in baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with a little paprika for color.
  12. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 minutes or until spaghetti and chicken mixture are thoroughly heated and surface is golden and bubbly.
  13. If making ahead (which is a good idea because this is excellent to serve to company), make it up till the cheese and paprika step, then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; take it out of the fridge and let it sit for about 30 minutes or so before baking (you may need to increase the baking time about 15-20 minutes).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 756.46 Kcal (3167 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.32g 60%
Cholesterol 156.21mg 52%
Sodium 526.25mg 22%
Potassium 673.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 57.52g 19%
Sugars 4.04g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 15%
Protein 37.71g 75%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 251.1mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.96 Kcal (908 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.28g 60%
Cholesterol 44.8mg 52%
Sodium 150.94mg 22%
Potassium 193.18mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.5g 19%
Sugars 1.16g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 15%
Protein 10.82g 75%
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Iron 1.2mg 24%
Calcium 72mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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