Monterey Chicken & Spaghetti Casserole

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Monterey Chicken & Spaghetti Casserole

Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board with sharp knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • 9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked dried spaghetti
  • 4 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken chopped into bite size pieces
  • 2 (10.5oz) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1 (10oz) package frozen spinach, thawed, chopped, drained
  • 16 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese (DIVIDED)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (6oz) can French's Fried Onions
  • 1/4 cup diced roasted red bell peppers, drained (from a jar)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a deep 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water and 1/2 TBS salt to a boil. Place in uncooked spaghetti and cook to al dente per directions on back of package. Drain and place back into pot.
  • In a large bowl place 4 cups cooked, boneless & skinless chopped chicken. Add in cream of soups, sour cream, spinach, 1/2 of the cheese, red peppers, black pepper, and garlic. Mix well.
  • Pour mixture into the pot with the cooked, drained spaghetti. Stir well to combine.
  • Place mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Sprinkle fried onions on top evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes, until cheese has melted and casserole is heated through.