Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a delicious and comforting dish that combines spaghetti, chicken, and turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mixture and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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