Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time2 Hr 20 Min
Ready In2 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings14
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Hen1
 Water - 3 quarts, more or less
 Salt1 Tablespoon
 Black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Red pepper - A dash
 Onion1/2
 Celery tops - 6
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Chicken broth2 Quart
 Broad egg noodles - 1 large package
 Celery1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Parsley flakes1 Tablespoon
 Cream and mushroom soup2 Can (10oz)
 Stewed tomatoes2 Can (10oz), drained
 Button mushrooms2 Can (10oz)
 Thyme1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper1
 Cheddar cheese - 3/4 cup, sharp, grated
 Bread crumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Remove the neck and giblets of the hen and wash thoroughly.
2) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

MAKING
3) In a large pot or Dutch oven, place the cleaned hen.
4) Pour enough water to cover the hen.
5) To this water, add the seasonings.
6) Bring to a slow boil. Continue to cook until chicken turns tender.
7) Now, reserve the broth in a bowl and dice the chicken.
8) In the reserved broth, cook noodles, celery, onion, garlic and parsley.
9) In a casserole dish, combine chicken, noodles, vegetable mixture, soup, tomatoes, mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper.
10) On top of this mixture, add grated cheese and crumbs.
11) Bake in the oven at for about 1 hour, or until the mix is browned.

SERVING
12) This recipe makes 2 large casseroles. You can serve it hot, garnished with more cheese, if required.
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