Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy and Delicious Comfort Food
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the bell pepper and onion until soft.
- Add the shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and garlic powder, mixing well.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the cooked spaghetti and stir in the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some cooked bacon or jalapeños.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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