Ina Garten Chicken Tetrazzini Food

FOOD NETWORK'S CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
• Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly.
• Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan.
• Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes.
• Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
• Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat.
• Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Increase the heat to high.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain.
• Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture.
• Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend.
• Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Melt 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a deep large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook until pale golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly. Coarsely shred the chicken into bite-size pieces and into a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil to the same pan. Add the mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms become pale golden, about 12 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and thyme, and saute until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the chicken.
• Melt 3 more tablespoons butter in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, broth, nutmeg, remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes. Drain. Add the linguine, sauce, peas, and parsley to the chicken mixture. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta and the mixture is well blended.
• Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir the cheese and breadcrumbs in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the pasta. Dot with the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top and the sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour, salt and pepper.
• Cook until smooth and bubbly.
• Stir in broth and cream, bring to a boil and let boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sherry, chicken, mushrooms and spaghetti.
• Pour into casserole dish and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then turn on broiler and brown for 3-5 minutes--watch carefully.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND SHERRY

Steps:

• For the mushroom saute: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add the thyme and shallots, and saute until the shallots begin to brown, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates and then add several grinds of black pepper.
• Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Drain well and cool.
• For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes to make a roux. Add the half-and-half, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the mushroom saute, cooked pasta, chicken and white sauce with 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter and a dusting of smoked paprika. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Then, cover the casserole with foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot or cool to room temperature to store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. Dredge the chicken in the flour.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet, four pieces at a time. Brown on both sides, then remove to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Pour off half the fat and discard.
• Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, as well as the garlic. Stir around for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and stir around for 1 minute. Add the thyme, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt. And the crushed red pepper flakes if you like things a little spicy. Add extra black pepper to taste. Stir, then pour in the wine and allow to bubble.
• Pour in the tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the chicken back to the skillet skin-side up, without totally submerging it. Cover and put into the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to 375 degrees F. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Do not overcook! Drain and set aside.
• Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate, followed by the vegetables. Return the skillet to the burner and turn the heat to medium high. Cook and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes.
• Pour the noodles onto a large platter or into a big serving bowl. Add the vegetables all over the top, then place the chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. Spoon the juices from the skillet over the chicken and noodles.
• Before serving, sprinkle on chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour; gradually add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the cream, parsley, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and wine if desired. Fold in the chicken and spaghetti. , Turn into a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

INA GARTEN TURKEY TETRAZZINI

Steps:

• In a skillet and over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of the butter until completely melted.
• Once the foaming subsides, add the mushrooms and fry, over high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mushrooms have absorbed all of the melted butter and become tender.
• Add 1 tablespoon of White vinegar or white wine if you want, then keep stirring and frying for about 3 min.
• Bring another saucepan and melt about 3 tablespoons of butter.
• Once the butter is completely melted, stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth or turkey broth if you have one and bring it to a boil.
• Cook, over low heat, for about 5 to 10 minutes or until becoming a little bit thick.
• Add the heavy cream and cook for a minute until all is well combined.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper then Fold in the mushrooms and turkey.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Great the casserole with melted butter or oil.
• Layer half of the cooked pasta, and half of the mushroom and turkey mixture and repeat with the pasta and turkey mushroom mix.
• Top the mixture with Parmesan and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until heated through, the sauce is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
• If you want, you can slide the casserole under the broiler for 2 or 3 min to brown the top.