Monterey Chicken Spaghetti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti and crumbled bacon; mix well.
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese; cover until cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Monterey Chicken Spaghetti, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon