Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 12 Servings
This Monterey Chicken Spaghetti never fails to make our family dinner extra special! In less than an hour of cooking time and with 12 servings, you will surely have a great time with this dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, minced, or one tablespoon of garlic powder
2 10 ounces cans cream of chicken soup
12 ounces spaghetti
2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
6 ounces French fried onions, divided, this is equal to one can
10 ounces package of chopped spinach, thawed
1 tsp onion powder
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 c Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 c Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 c sour cream
Directions:
Place a large pot with water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil.
Add the spaghetti and a bit of salt, then cook for a few minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 of the fried onions, egg, sour cream, chopped chicken, Parmesan cheese, cheese of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir everything until well incorporated.
Add the cooked spaghetti into the bowl with the chicken mixture, then toss to coat.
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Move the mixture from the bowl into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Cover it with foil.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the Monterey Chicken Spaghetti for about 30 minutes.
Remove the foil cover, then scatter the rest of the fried onions on top.
Put the baking dish back in the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Make sure to thaw frozen spinach if you are using it.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 339 Calories from Fat 153 Fat 17g26% Saturated Fat 8g50% Cholesterol 59mg20% Sodium 320mg14% Potassium 331mg9% Carbohydrates 29g10% Fiber 2g8% Sugar 2g2% Protein 17g34% Vitamin A 3026IU61% Vitamin C 2mg2% Calcium 182mg18% Iron 1mg6%
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