Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich sauce. This dish not only delivers incredible flavors but is also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up this satisfying meal in under an hour. The creamy sauce envelops the pasta and chicken, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes that everyone will adore.
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
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked spaghetti and chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top; cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg