Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked spaghetti, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend gathering, this dish promises to impress and satisfy every palate at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken with salt and pepper before placing it in the dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, and spices if desired. Pour over chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once chicken is done, slice it and toss with cooked spaghetti. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the baking dish over everything before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg