Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy-to-make Monterey Chicken Spaghetti recipe using turkey bacon for a lighter twist on comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- Add the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce to the skillet, stirring until heated through.
- Drain the spaghetti and mix in the chicken and bacon mixture.
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese and green onions, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ mixture.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, comfort food, turkey bacon