Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Are you a fan of Monterey Jack cheese? You might be looking for a spaghetti dish with a twist? Well today I have this fantastic Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti recipe and it’s a tasty dinner recipe the whole family will love.
This has to be one of my favourite Monterey Jack cheese recipes and the Chicken and spaghetti tastes so good. In fact, whenever we cook this recipe, the whole family asks for seconds. It’t that great. I’m sure you will love this spaghetti dish. Enjoy!
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What Kind Of Cheese Is Monterey Jack?
Monterey Jack, sometimes known as Jack cheese is an American white, semi hard cheese made using cows milk. Monterey Jack has a mild and slightly sweet flavour and was originally made in the 18th Century by Franciscan friars of Monterey California.
Monterey Jack cheese on it’s own is a great topping for any family recipe and can be mixed with Colby cheese to create Colby-Jack or combined with yellow Cheddar to produce Cheddar Jack cheese. When mixed with chili peppers and herbs the cheese then becomes Pepper Jack.
Is Monterey Jack Cheese The Same As Mozzarella?
No. Monterey Jack is not a Mozzarella cheese. Mozzzrella is a soft cheese, whereas Monterey Jack is a harder cheese. They both taste delicious and the harder cheese is still great for family meals and spaghetti dishes!
Ingredients For Monterey Chicken Spaghetti
1 12 oz box of spaghetti
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken or your own shredded chicken.
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
1 cup sour cream
1 egg beaten
1 10 oz package chopped spinach, thawed
3 cloves or 1 tablespoon garlic powder minced
2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 6 oz can french fried onion, divided
How To Cook Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti
Pre-heat oven to 350′ degrees. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Set to the side.
While the pasta is cooking in a medium bowl beat the egg and add the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese. garlic and onion powder.
Stir to combine. Add the chicken, spinach, half the fried onions to the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
Drain the spaghetti ad then add to the chicken mixture. Toss to combine.
Transfer to a 9×13 baking dish covered in non-stick baking spray.
Spread evenly and cover with foil.
Bake at 350º for 30 minutes
Remove from the oven and remove foil.
Top with remaining cheese and fried onions.
Return to oven for another five minutes. Your Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti is now ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
This delicious Monterey Jack Chicken Spaghetti recipe is a fantastic family meal and one the kids will love. Super cheesy and full of goodness. Try it today.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz box of spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 10 oz package chopped spinach, thawed
- 3 cloves or 1 tablespoon garlic powder minced
- 2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 6 oz can french fried onion, divided
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350' degrees.
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
Set to the side.
While the pasta is cooking in a medium bowl beat the egg and add the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese. garlic and onion powder.
Stir to combine.
Add the chicken, spinach, half the fried onions to the sauce mixture.
Stir to combine.
Drain the spaghetti and to the chicken mixture.
Toss to combine.
Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish covered in non-stick baking spray.
Spread evenly and cover with foil.
Bake at 350º for 30 minutes
Remove from the oven and remove foil.
Top with remaining cheese and fried onions.
Return to oven for another five minutes.
Enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute the Monterey Jack for a colby or mozarella cheese if you prefer.
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About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has studied nutrition for children and has also taught cooking skills to adults. Angela loves to share family meals and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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