Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Return chicken and spaghetti to the skillet; toss to coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg