Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on traditional spaghetti featuring Monterey chicken and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, cook chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred.
- Mix shredded chicken with barbecue sauce and heat through.
- Combine spaghetti, chicken mixture, crumbled turkey bacon, and half of the cheese in a bowl.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust BBQ sauce quantity based on taste preference.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 950 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Recipes