Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious dish packed with chicken, spinach, and pasta, topped with crispy fried onions, perfect for family meals.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- medium bowl
- pot for boiling spaghetti
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 piece egg, beaten
- 10 oz chopped spinach, thawed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or one tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10 oz each
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 oz French fried onions, divided this is equal to one can
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl, beat the egg and then stir in the cooked chopped chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, spinach, half the fried onions, and garlic and onion powder.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the egg and chicken mixture, then toss to combine.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes.
- At the end of 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle on the remaining onions.
- Return to oven for another five minutes, or until onions are crisp and golden brown.
Notes
To thaw and drain frozen spinach: Remove spinach from package, microwave for 2-3 minutes until soft, then place on paper towels and squeeze out excess water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcal
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