Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy and savory pasta dish featuring seasoned chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and spaghetti, all combined in a flavorful garlic and onion sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, 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, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the pasta. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta and broth for a gluten-free version.
- To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk mixed with a bit of flour.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or milk to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
