Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy and savory pasta dish loaded with tender chicken, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and flavorful seasonings. This recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
- Saute onions and garlic: In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine all: Add cooked spaghetti and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover and melt the cheese.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Monterey Jack Cheese Pasta