Made-Over Chicken Tetrazzini

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Named for an opera star, chicken tetrazzini hits a high note with its cheesy, savory sauce. Our version is a better-for-you choice.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

50 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

1/2

lb. spaghetti, uncooked

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

red pepper, chopped

cups sliced fresh mushrooms

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed

1/4

cup flour

can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

1/2

cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

COOK spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook chicken and vegetables in large nonstick skillet 5 min. or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.

BRING Neufchatel, flour and broth to boil in same skillet, whisking constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring frequently.

DRAIN spaghetti; return to saucepan. Add Neufchatel sauce, chicken mixture and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

BAKE 25 min. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan; bake, uncovered, 2 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Makeover - How We Did It

Save 7g of fat, including 4 g sat fat, per serving when compared to a traditional tetrazzini by preparing this delicious version with boneless skinless chicken breasts, PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. And as a bonus, these changes will result in a savings of 40 calories per serving.

Variation

Substitute 1-1/2 cups chopped leftover cooked turkey for the chicken, adding it to the cooked spaghetti along with the vegetables.

Cooking Know-How

If you break the spaghetti in half before cooking, it makes serving the dish easier.

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dejrfan

posted:4/16/2008

Delicious!!! Very easy to make.I added a clove of minced garlic & Mrs. Dash Seasoning Table Blend. My husband & I loved this. Will absolutely make this again.

a cook

posted:4/14/2008

It was really bland. It definitely needs salt and pepper, and probably something more to add a bit of flavor to it.

a cook

posted:4/8/2008

It was OK. There was a lot of juices from the chicken after it cooked and I wasn't sure if I was suppose to use that or not. I did, and it looked pretty soupy at first. It was OK after it baked though.

Tchick27

posted:3/27/2008

Delicious!!! My husband and I loved this dish. I don't like bell peppers so it was a little lacking in flavor. But overall, YUMMY!

amimusick

posted:3/9/2008

Will make again. The left overs reheat well too :o)

sarahmarg

posted:2/27/2008

Very tasty and great alternative to using canned soup as a base. One of my family's favorites.

sugarnshona8

posted:2/12/2008

I THOUGHT THIS WAS GREAT!! WILL MAKE AGAIN AND AGAIN. MY KIDS LOVED THIS AS WELL AS MY HUSBAND!!