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Dorothy Thomas

Luby’s Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe

A creamy, comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich cheese sauce, baked to golden perfection. Inspired by the iconic Luby’s Cafeteria recipe!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 8
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz (broken in half) Spaghetti
  • 3 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • To taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large pot (for pasta)
  •  Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook Pasta: Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté Mushrooms: In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender (5 mins). Remove and set aside.
  4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour to form a roux (1–2 mins). Gradually add chicken broth and cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (5 mins).
  5. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, mushrooms, and sauce. Transfer to the baking dish.
  6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top and dust with paprika.
  7. Bake: 25–30 mins until bubbly and golden.
  8. Rest: Let cool 5 mins before serving.

Notes

  • Substitutions: Use turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience. Gluten-free pasta/flour works well.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to retain creaminess.
  • Freezing: Freeze unbaked (without cheese topping) for up to 1 month. Thaw and bake as directed.