Hewes Family Fun

My Dad made this for us a lot when my mom worked late. I love it because it’s got chicken, onions, cheese, and pasta in it.  Pretty much everything I like in life. AND when I was pregnant with Lil’ Man I had such horrible morning sickness round the clock, it was pretty much the only food I could eat. This is a great hot dish, perfect for a family dinner or make a bigger batch for a potluck. It’s a hit with kids and grown ups!

I try to make adaptations for many differing diets, but sadly, this recipe cannot be adapted for Vegans or be made gluten free (unless there is GF Cream of Mushroom soup I don’t know about).

Chicken Tetrazzini 

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 t. butter
• 1-2 c cooked shredded or cubed chicken (I usually cook a batch of chicken breasts in the crock pot and then portion it up for later use)
• 1 can Cream of Chicken and Mushroom soup (if you can’t find it, stick with Cream of Chicken)
• I can of water
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• ½ cup cheese (you favorite kind- I like sharp cheddar!) You can use more cheese if you like.
• 1 lb pasta, your choice

Directions

1. Start a large pot of water on the stove and cook pasta as directed.
2. While Pasta is cooking  In a saucepan, saute the onion in butter, until the onions are clear, about 10 minutes.
3. To the onions, add chicken, soup, water, Italian seasoning. Cook until bubbly, stirring to combine ingredients.
4. Add cheese and stir until smooth.
5. Add pasta and stir to combine.
6. If you want to make this a one pot dish,  add 1-2 cups steamed veggies, such as broccoli, peas, or asparagus.

Serves 4-6.

Options:

• You can use the vegetarian “chicken” pieces in place of the chicken. You can also use leftover Turkey or rotisserie chicken!
• You can also add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and/or 1/2 cup celery while you are sautéing the onion.
• My dad likes the dish topped with butter bread crumbs or slivered almonds.
• To make this dish a little richer, stir in 1/2 cup sour cream (the real stuff, no imitation sour cream) when you add the cooked pasta.