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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti

Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Cozy Family Favorite Dish

Comforting Monterey Chicken Spaghetti combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce with spaghetti, making it a family favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti Essential base for creamy sauce
Protein
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can swap with turkey
  • 4 oz Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a healthier option
Sauce
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Use homemade or vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute for a healthier option
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Monterey Jack
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Can substitute with chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cook them until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove, cool, and shred.
  4. In the same skillet, fry chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and crumble.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth. Fold in shredded chicken, spaghetti, and crumbled bacon.
  6. Grease a baking dish with oil. Transfer the mixture into the dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, and sprinkle with green onions.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added creaminess, consider a splash of milk or extra sour cream. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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