Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Delight Recipe
This Easy Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is a flavorful and simple dish perfect for beginners. It combines tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese over spaghetti for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing into thin strips.
- Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables, pour in the salsa, and mix well.
- Fold in the sliced chicken and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the mixture, cover, and let it melt.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy salsa.