Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Discover a deliciously hearty Monterey Chicken Spaghetti that brings a delightful twist to your comfort food favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix the chicken mixture with the cooked spaghetti and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cover and let the cheese melt for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, comfort food, pasta recipe