Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy and flavorful pasta bake that is easy to make and perfect for a comforting family dinner. This dish combines tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté chicken: Sauté diced chicken in olive oil with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic: Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, sour cream, cream cheese, and chicken broth until creamy.
- Combine with spaghetti: Add cooked spaghetti and 1 cup of cheese to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish: Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with crispy bacon or jalapeños.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
