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Easy Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini (Best Leftover Dinner!)
Jenna Parker

Easy Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini

Transform your holiday leftovers into a luxurious, comforting meal with this easy Turkey Tetrazzini. Featuring a velvety sauce made from a butter-based roux, savory cremini mushrooms, and a touch of nutmeg, this dish is elevated with fresh peas and Parmesan. It is the perfect, restaurant-quality solution for shredded turkey, providing a rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Boil linguine in heavily salted water until just shy of al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté mushrooms until browned.
  3. Stir in shallots, garlic, and thyme until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
  5. Gradually pour in chicken stock and milk while whisking constantly; simmer until thickened.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, nutmeg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Fold in shredded turkey, peas, and fresh parsley.
  8. Combine the sauce mixture with the cooked pasta.
  9. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with Panko and remaining Parmesan, and bake at 375°F until golden and bubbly.

Notes

This dish is freezer-friendly; bake it from thawed or directly from frozen, adding extra time as needed. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and cashew cream. Substitute turkey with shredded chicken or roast beef if desired.