Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe is a creamy, cheesy and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green chilies optional for mild spice
For the Spaghetti:
- 8 ounces spaghetti cooked al dente
- ½ teaspoon salt for boiling water
For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook Spaghetti
- Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook Chicken
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until lightly golden.
Prepare Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, shredded cheddar and chopped green chilies. Mix until smooth.
Mix Chicken and Sauce
- Add cooked chicken to the sauce. Stir well to combine and coat all pieces evenly with creamy mixture.
Combine with Spaghetti
- Add cooked spaghetti to chicken and sauce mixture. Toss gently to combine, making sure spaghetti is fully coated.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Pour spaghetti mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with spatula for uniform baking.
Add Cheese Topping
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheese evenly on top for a gooey, golden finish.
Bake Dish
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden on top.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped parsley. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving for better slicing.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add sautéed onions and bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Substitute cream of mushroom with cream of celery for a different taste.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Sprinkle paprika on top before baking for color.
- Mix in cooked bacon for smoky flavor.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.