Description
A comforting and chaotic Monterey Chicken Spaghetti dish full of flavor and cheesy goodness, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Spices: paprika and Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and spaghetti to the skillet; mix until evenly coated in sauce.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top; cover to melt cheese for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to swap cheese or add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, Spaghetti, Dinner, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta