Description
This comforting Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious casserole made with spaghetti, chicken, and a creamy sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti – Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the bell peppers and garlic, letting them cook until fragrant and slightly tender.
- Prepare the creamy sauce – Lower the heat and stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chilies, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until smooth and creamy.
- Add chicken and pasta – Fold the cooked chicken and spaghetti into the sauce mixture. Stir gently so the pasta becomes evenly coated with the creamy, savory sauce.
- Assemble the casserole – Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake until bubbly – Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and becomes lightly golden. The edges should be bubbling and irresistible.
- Garnish and serve – Finish with fresh parsley for color and a fresh flavor. Serve warm and enjoy every cheesy bite of this comforting Monterey Chicken Spaghetti.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg