Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delightfully creamy and cheesy pasta dish that’s sure to become a new family favorite. With tender chicken, a silky sauce, and a melty cheese topping, this comforting casserole is the ultimate in cozy, satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounce spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and slightly browned.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
- Mix in the cooked chicken and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the chicken is warmed through.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the creamy chicken mixture. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
- Optional Baking Step: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
To ensure your Monterey Chicken Spaghetti turns out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
– Cook the pasta al dente.
– Sauté the vegetables thoroughly.
– Use quality cheese.
– Adjust the sauce consistency.
– Don’t skimp on the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg