Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to your family table. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti come together in a cheesy delight that’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. This easy-to-make recipe transforms ordinary weeknights into memorable feasts, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice bell peppers.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese until bubbly.
- Toss in drained spaghetti and reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Top with remaining cheese and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg