Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a cheesy, hearty dish perfect for comfort food lovers.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Pasta and Chicken
- 12 ounces spaghetti cooked al dente
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Aromatics and Sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 1 tablespoon butter added for richness
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garnish
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti and chicken to the skillet. Toss together until well-coated with sauce.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, cook spaghetti al dente and use fresh cheese for melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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