Monterey Chicken Spaghetti

Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a hearty, cheesy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich, flavorful sauce. This recipe is quick to make, endlessly comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual family meals.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente
  
  

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  
  

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  
  

• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  
  

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

• 1 cup chicken broth
  
  

• ½ cup heavy cream
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• 1 tablespoon butter
  
  

• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
  

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  
  

• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
  

• Fresh parsley for garnish
  
  

Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
   
   

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
   
   

3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
   
   

4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let sauce thicken about 5 minutes.
   
   

5. Add spaghetti and chicken back to skillet. Toss until pasta is coated with sauce.
   
   

6. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Cover and let sit 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
   
   

7. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving approx.)

• Calories: 450 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 35 g
  
  

• Fat: 18 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 36 g
  
  

• Fiber: 3 g
  
  

• Sugar: 2 g
  
  

• Sodium: 550 mg