Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Discover how to make Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Pasta Dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- 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
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions 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, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions for about 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add back cooked spaghetti and chicken; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top and cover until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg