Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti features simple yet flavorful ingredients that come together beautifully.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti cooked al dente
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Mix in the cooked spaghetti and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.