Description
Enjoy a comforting and cheesy Monterey Chicken Spaghetti casserole topped with crunchy fried onions. This dish combines creamy chicken, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese, creating a delicious meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dried spaghetti
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 (10.5-ounce) cans unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (6-ounce) can French’s French Fried Onions, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, minced garlic, and half a can of French Fried Onions. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Mixture: Stir the cooked spaghetti into the chicken mixture. Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the pasta. Top with the rest of the French Fried Onions.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the onions are golden brown.
Notes
- For a bit of spice, consider adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar for a sharper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg