Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious recipe for Monterey Chicken Spaghetti with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and turkey bacon to the skillet, cooking until heated through.
- Stir in barbecue sauce and mix well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Remove from heat, and top with Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Recipes