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🍄✨ Truffle Cream Chicken Tetrazzini ✨🍝

Not your mother's chicken tetrazzini! A rich, cozy classic elevated with sautéed mushrooms, fresh green onions, truffle salt, and a silky truffle cream sauce—finished with a golden, crispy panko topping. Comfort food, but make it gourmet.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta & Filling
  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded 🍗
  • 8 oz mushrooms finely chopped 🍄
  • 3 cloves garlic minced 🧄
  • ½ cup sliced green onions white & light green parts 🌿
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter 🧈
  • 🥛 Truffle Cream Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter 🧈
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • ½ tsp truffle salt to taste ✨
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ✨ Truffle Finish
  • 1 –2 tsp white truffle oil start light!
  • 🧀 Crispy Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian-blend cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
  • 🌿 Garnish Optional
  • Chopped green onion tops or parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook the Pasta 🍝
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Cook pasta until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
  4. Sauté the Mushrooms 🍄
  5. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture has cooked off.
  7. Stir in green onions and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Make the Truffle Cream Sauce 🥛✨
  9. Push mushroom mixture to one side of the skillet.
  10. Add remaining 3 tbsp butter, then whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute.
  11. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then heavy cream.
  12. Season with truffle salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  13. Simmer until thickened and silky.
  14. Add Chicken & Truffle Oil 🍗✨
  15. Stir chicken into the sauce.
  16. Remove from heat and gently stir in truffle oil (less is more!).
  17. Combine 🍝
  18. Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated.
  19. Assemble 🧀
  20. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
  21. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  22. Add the Crispy Topping ✨
  23. In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter.
  24. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese layer.
  25. Bake 🔥
  26. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
  27. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for extra crunch.
  28. Finish & Serve 🌿
  29. Garnish with green onion tops or parsley.
  30. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

💡 Ashley’s Notes

  • Truffle salt layers flavor throughout the dish ✨
  • Finely chopped mushrooms = luxe texture, not chunky
  • The buttery panko topping adds the perfect crunch contrast
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day