Description
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish made with shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, and a flavorful blend of sour cream and diced tomatoes with green chilies. It’s the ultimate comfort food perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Butter or oil, for greasing baking dish
- Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in shredded chicken and half of the shredded cheese.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor and crunch.
- Mix in sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Use Pepper Jack cheese for a spicy variation.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
