Best 6 Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a medley of vegetables, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce and baked to perfection. This irresistible dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will delight your palate and leave you craving more. Alongside this culinary masterpiece, the article also presents a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the tantalizing world of Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake and its delectable companions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MONTEREY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti is packed with chicken, spinach and pasta and topped wit crispy fried onions. This is sure to become a new family favorite!

Provided by Susanne

Categories     Main Course     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz spaghetti
2 chicken breasts (cooked and chopped)
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 cup sour cream
1 egg (beaten)
10 oz package chopped spinach (thawed)
3 cloves garlic (minced, or one tablespoon garlic powder)
2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon onion powder
6 oz french fried onions (divided, this is equal to one can )

Steps:

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking in a medium bowl beat the egg and then stir in cooked chopped chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, Parmesan cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese, spinach, half the fried onions and garlic and onion powder.
  • Drain the spaghetti and to egg and chicken mixture and then toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350º for 30 minutes
  • At then end of 30 minutes remove foil and sprinkle on the remaining onions
  • Return to oven for another five minutes, or until onions are crisp and golden brown

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Calories 339 kcal

MONTEREY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole - my whole family went crazy over this easy chicken casserole!! Even our super picky eaters! Chicken, spaghetti, sour cream, cream of chicken, spinach, Monterey Jack Cheese, and french fried onions. Makes a great freezer meal! This is the most requested dinner in our house. #casserole #chickendinner #chickencasserole

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12- oz dried spaghetti
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (16-oz) container sour cream
2 (10.5-oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, (thawed and drained)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (divided)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (6-oz) can French's French Fried Onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup cheese, garlic and 1/2 can of French's French Fried Onions.
  • Stir in cooked spaghetti. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and onions on top of pasta mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes.

MONTEREY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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Please the family with our Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake! This tasty chicken pasta bake with bacon and rigatoni is ready for the oven in just 20 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6 min. or until crisp-tender. Blend in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in broth; cook 3 to 4 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup shredded cheese; cook and stir 1 min. or until melted.
  • Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet along with the chicken and bacon; mix well. Transfer to 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover.
  • Bake 40 min., uncovering and topping with Parmesan for the last 10 min. Top with tomatoes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese's tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby. "It's been my husband's favorite meal since before we were married," she writes from Quitman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce
2 cooked bacon strips
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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Classic Monterey Chicken with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. It's worth the extra time!!

Provided by Leigh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
½ pound bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, cut into long slices
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup of marinade and simmer until soft. Drain and set onion mixture aside.
  • Top baked chicken with bacon strips. Add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2806.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE



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Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp caster sugar
6 tbsp mascarpone
4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
300g penne
70g mature cheddar , grated
50g grated mozzarella
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • If you don't have Monterey Jack cheese, you can substitute Colby Jack, Cheddar, or Mozzarella cheese.
  • Add a teaspoon of dried oregano or basil to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pasta sauce.
  • Serve the pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Monterey Chicken Pasta Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it can be tailored to your liking. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful pasta, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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