Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious recipe that combines chicken and turkey bacon with spaghetti for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, chicken mixture, salsa, and crumbled turkey bacon. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Turkey Bacon Recipe, Chicken Pasta Dish