Description
A delicious and hearty dish combining tender chicken, spaghetti, and Monterey Jack cheese for a creamy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Monterey Jack and Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: monterey chicken spaghetti, creamy pasta, chicken spaghetti