Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
661 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti brings together shredded or diced cooked chicken with broken spaghetti pieces, all coated in a mixture of sour cream, egg, garlic powder, and Monterey Jack cheese. Adding thawed and well-drained spinach integrates some greenery while maintaining a creamy consistency. The dish is topped with canned French fried onions to lend a crunchy texture after baking. It is cooked covered initially and then uncovered briefly to brown the onions, resulting in a satisfying contrast between creamy baked pasta and crisp topping.
The flavor is mild with the mellow sharpness of Monterey Jack cheese complementing the chicken and the subtle addition of garlic powder. The spinach provides color and nutrient balance without overpowering the dish. A practical and hearty casserole, it's best served hot right out of the oven as an easy main course.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. spaghetti broken into 3 pieces
- 1 cup chicken shredded or diced, cooked
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese grated
- 10 ounces spinach thawed and drained well, frozen
- 3 ounce French fried onions canned
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chicken, egg, sour cream, garlic powder, cheese, spinach, and half of the onions to the bowl and stir well to combine.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and top with the remaining onions.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes more.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 661 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 661kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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