Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and unique take on chicken spaghetti featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add the cooked chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the chicken mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix for additional flavor and nutrition.
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a cup of cream cheese to the sauce mixture before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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