Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a creamy sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti. This easy-to-make recipe delivers rich flavors and warmth, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy the delightful fusion of ingredients that creates a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 medium fresh bell peppers (1 red, 1 green)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet; cook for another 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir well.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture in the skillet, tossing everything together until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg