Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of chicken, spaghetti, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add chicken breasts and season with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine with spaghetti and top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon on top and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish works well with different types of pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, comfort food, turkey bacon, chicken spaghetti