Ultimate Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Recipe 58 chars
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 500g spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 225g cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 240ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200g cream cheese, cubed
- 150g Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Then, stir in the diced red bell pepper and sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, then add the dried oregano and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together.
- Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the spaghetti. Cover the pan and cook for a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey. If you want a browner top you can put it under the grill for 2-3 minutes being careful it doesn’t burn.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Cheesy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to throw together, this Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a family-friendly dinner that’s on the table in under an hour.