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Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy pasta dish with mushrooms and chicken. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of spaghetti
• 2 cups of cooked, chopped chicken
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup of sherry wine (optional)
• 2 cups of sliced mushrooms

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender.
4. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper; cook until bubbly.
5. Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the Parmesan cheese and sherry wine if using, and stir until the cheese melts.
7. Combine the sauce with the cooked spaghetti and chicken in a greased baking dish.
8. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Enjoy your Chicken Tetrazzini!

To make a vegetarian version of Chicken Tetrazzini, you can replace the chicken with a plant-based protein or more vegetables. Here’s how you can adjust the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of spaghetti
• 2 cups of your choice of plant-based protein (like tofu, tempeh, or seitan), or additional mushrooms or other vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers
• 1/4 cup of butter or a plant-based alternative
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
• 1 cup of vegetable broth
• 1 cup of heavy cream or a plant-based cream alternative
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese or a vegan cheese alternative
• 1/4 cup of sherry wine (optional)
• 2 cups of sliced mushrooms

Instructions: Follow the same steps as the original recipe, substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth and chicken with your chosen vegetarian option. If you’re using tofu, tempeh, or seitan, consider sautéing it with the mushrooms for added flavor.

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