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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: The Ultimate Cheesy Pasta Bake Recipe

This Monterey chicken spaghetti combines tender pasta with creamy cheese sauce and seasoned chicken for a comforting family dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. The dish features Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses baked to golden perfection, making it both delicious and convenient for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups of Monterey Jack cheese and all the cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the cheese sauce.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting, cook pasta al dente as it continues cooking in sauce, don't overcrowd skillet when cooking chicken for proper browning, recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.