"Some retro dishes ( like Jell-O salad) firmly belong in the past. But, many culinary creations of yore - or, at least of the '60s and 70s - still totally hold up. Chicken Tetrazzini is one such dish. All hail the humble casserole: A cozy, one-pan meal built to please on a dime. Chicken Tetrazzini has the unique distinction of being economical and accessible, crowd-pleasing and crowd-filling, all while retaining the capacity to be elevated into an upscale comfort food."
"At its core, chicken Tettrazini consists of spaghetti in a thick, rich cream sauce with chopped chicken, all covered in golden breadcrumbs and baked in a casserole dish. It's tuna-noodle-casserole-adjacent, not requiring any special cooking techniques for busy or beginner home cooks. The dish is named after Italian colatura soprano Luisa Tetrazzini (1871-1940), a widely revered opera singer at the turn of the 1900s."
Chicken Tetrazzini is a baked casserole of spaghetti in a thick cream sauce with chopped chicken, finished with golden breadcrumbs. The dish combines pantry-friendly, convenience-era ingredients with classic baked Italian pasta techniques, making it economical, filling, and easily adaptable. Variations commonly use turkey or leftover poultry and accommodate fresh or canned components. Recipes bearing the name began appearing by the 1940s and gained household popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. The casserole takes its name from Italian soprano Luisa Tetrazzini and remains approachable for busy or beginner home cooks.
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