Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
If you’re searching for a comforting yet flavorful dish, this Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is the perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 oz
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in shredded chicken.
- Add cream of chicken soup.
- Mix in diced tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Stir until combined.
- Add paprika, salt, pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 8 minutes.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti.
- Toss until well coated.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish.
- Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove when cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add jalapeños for spicy heat.
- Mix cheddar with Monterey Jack for variety.
- Cook spaghetti slightly firm for baking.
- Let dish rest before serving.