Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, spaghetti, and a rich sauce, topped with melted cheese, making it a perfect family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, marinara sauce, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg