Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful blend of flavors featuring spaghetti, chicken, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, turkey bacon, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with Monterey Jack cheese and green onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for some extra nutrition.
- Can substitute regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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