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Grace
09-08-2000, 01:44 PM
Jeanne,

Below is the first recipe from CL that I ever tried, and it remains probably the most requested recipe that I make from everyone, friends and family alike. Definitely NOT bland, and something I make probably once a week in the winter. When I saw the "new" tetrazzini recipe in this month's issue, I knew right away just by looking at it that it wouldn't compare to the "old" one that is a real favorite. If you really like tetrazzini, I suggest trying this one and forgetting about the most recent one! Hope you like it...

CookWare(tm) from Cooking Light(r)

Chicken Tetrazzini

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: July/Aug 1991 PAGE: 70

INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:
1 Tblsp. margarine
3 cups presliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2-1/3 cups canned no-salt-added chicken broth
2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup sherry
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound boneless skinless)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat; add mushrooms and onion,
and suate 7 minutes or until liquid evaporates.

Stir in all purpose flour. Gradually add chicken broth, skim milk, and cream
cheese; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from
heat, stir in 2 Tblsp. Parmesan cheese and next 5 ingredients. Set aside.

Break spaghetti into 4 inch pieces. Cook according to package directions.
Drain well.

Stir spaghettin and chicken into mushtroom mixture. Spoon mixture into a deep
3 quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tblsp.
Parmesan cheese.

Cover casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10
minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6 (1-1/3 cup) servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories 339 / Fat 7.1 / sodium 417

JeanneW
09-08-2000, 02:27 PM
Grace, thanks so much for posting this recipe. I'll definitely give it a try. I think you're right. It looks better. I just can't figure out what was missing from the other one, but it just didn't do it for me.

Thanks again. Jeanne

JeanneW
09-08-2000, 11:49 PM
Well, I tried this last night and I'm still not sure what I think. The sauce is a lovely golden color that's very appetizing. It tasted - fine. Not bad, not great. Those who like a lot of spice in their food will think it's bland. It has a delicate flavor but I think it's just OK.

How you're supposed to tell when a panful of sauce is reduced to 3 1/2 cups I have no idea. I just guessed and did pretty well because I had plenty of sauce.

I really wanted to like this recipe but it was just......OK. I doubt I'll make it again.

TLee4
05-17-2003, 10:43 AM
I am making this today for a new mom (it's probably more of a WINTER dish, but oh well...) I couldn't find pimento at the store. Any substitution suggestions? Or should I just leave it out?

Thanks,
Terri

karen w
05-17-2003, 05:03 PM
I make this tetrazzini recipe every winter. Like Grace, it's always been my favorite, and the one I keep coming back to. However, I never add the pimento. I always just chop up some roasted red peppers since I always have those in jars in my pantry. I have even thrown in finely diced fresh red peppers as well as other veggies(peas, carrots etc....) and it always turns out good. Hope this helps!

Karen

TLee4
05-17-2003, 05:07 PM
Thanks Karen. I know I have peas, so I'll throw those in. And I'll see what else I have lurking in the kitchen!

Terri