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chicken tetrazzini crock pot recipe
Lily Brooks

Chicken Tetrazzini Crock Pot Recipe

This chicken tetrazzini crock pot recipe delivers rich, creamy comfort food with minimal effort. A slow cooker twist on the classic dish, it's perfect for family dinners or easy meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles or fettuccine
  • 1 can 10.75 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can 10.75 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
Flavor Enhancers:
  • ½ cup dry white wine optional
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese & Finishing Touches:
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs optional topping

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika; place in crock pot.
  2. Whisk together soups, broth, and wine; pour over chicken.
  3. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5 hours.
  4. Shred chicken and return to pot. Add uncooked pasta, pressing into the sauce.
  5. Cook on LOW for 30 more minutes. Add cream cheese and peas during last 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in cheddar and half the Parmesan. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSodium: 890mgFiber: 3g

Notes

Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for lighter version. Use whole wheat pasta or veggie noodles for healthier alternatives. To freeze, cool and portion in airtight containers.

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