Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Plain Chicken Food

MONTEREY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI

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

MONTEREY SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
• Break the spaghetti into thirds and cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain well.
• Drain the spinach well. Squeeze out excess water between two paper towels.
• Use a large mixing bowl or the pot you boiled the spaghetti it. Combine the evaporated milk, chicken soup, ricotta cheese and ranch dressing. Whisk until smooth.
• Stir in the chicken, spinach and Monterrey Jack cheese,
• Toss the spaghetti with the cheesy sauce.
• Transfer to the baking dish and top with fried onions. Cover with foil. Place in pre heated oven.
• Bake for 20 minutes remove foil. Return to oven for another five minutes, or until onions are crisp and golden brown

MONTEREY CHICKEN

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.

MONTEREY CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

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.