Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken, spaghetti, and a rich sauce, making it a perfect dinner option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a baking dish, combine cooked spaghetti and the chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Chicken Pasta, Dinner Recipe