A great dish to make for a crowd, this chicken tetrazzini can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated until one hour before serving time. It's a great dish for a potluck a big family get-together. Tetrazzini was named for an italian opera star, luisa tetrazzini. There are many variations on the recipe, from turkey tetrazzini to tuna tetrazzini and ham tetrazzini. The creamy sauce usually contains cheese and is often made with a splash of sherry. Mushrooms are added in many versions, and the pasta dish is usually baked with a crunchy topping of breadcrumbs, almonds, or canned fried onions.
