Delicious Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
A comforting and flavor-packed Monterey Chicken Spaghetti made with tender chicken, creamy cheese, smoky barbecue sauce, and vibrant vegetables tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions and bell peppers until tender.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, and barbecue sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese on top, cover, and cook until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor. Adjust the spice level with jalapeños or red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe