Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, Monterey Chicken Spaghetti combines tender chicken, savory barbecue sauce, and gooey cheese over a bed of spaghetti, creating a hearty meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Sauce and Cheese:
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the diced chicken with seasonings until browned and cooked through.
- Add vegetables and sauce: Sauté onion and bell pepper, then add tomatoes, chicken broth, and barbecue sauce. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Combine and melt cheese: Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet, top with cheese, and cover until melted.
- Finish and serve: Add bacon, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish can also be baked for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
