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A creamy skillet of Monterey Chicken Spaghetti topped with melted cheese and parsley.

Monterey Chicken Spaghetti

A comforting and satisfying one-pan meal that blends tender chicken, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti cooked al dente
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Cooking Pot
  • cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  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 the chicken pieces with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce thicken slightly for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti and the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Toss gently to combine until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when seasoning the chicken. If the sauce is too thick after reheating, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
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