Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting dish that beautifully marries rich flavors with a delightful texture. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and colorful veggies tossed with al dente spaghetti. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will quickly become a family favorite, leaving everyone satisfied and asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onions while boiling water in a large pot for the spaghetti.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (approximately 6 minutes each side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté briefly before adding canned tomatoes. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture in the skillet, using reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency. Top with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg