Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a rich blend of flavors that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder, making it an ideal choice for quick meals without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or meal-prepping for the week, this cheesy chicken spaghetti will quickly become a family favorite.
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
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Seasonings: paprika
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion in butter until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked spaghetti and chicken back to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Sprinkle cheese on top; cover to melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg