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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti – A Cheesy, Comforting Dinner


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti (or chickpea/lentil pasta for higher protein; zucchini noodles for low-carb)
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
• ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup (or 1¼ cups keto-friendly white sauce)
• ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
• ¼ cup milk or broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips on top


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
  2. Cook spaghetti al dente (1 min less than package); drain and rinse with cool water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, roasted peppers, onion, garlic, 1 cup Monterey Jack, all cheddar, soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in cooked spaghetti until evenly coated.
  4. Spread mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup Monterey Jack.
  5. Bake uncovered 25–30 mins, until bubbly and cheese is golden at edges.
  6. Rest 8–10 mins before serving. Garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 28 mins, Total Time: 43 mins, Servings: 6
Calories: 460, Net Carbs: 38g, Fats: 22g, Protein: 30g
(Low-carb version: Use 4 cups spiralized zucchini + keto white sauce—net carbs drop to ~9g/serving!)