Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delightful comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti into a rich and satisfying dish. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, featuring a blend of flavors that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Spices: paprika and Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the spaghetti and chicken to the skillet; toss together until well coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese on top; cover until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (around 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg