Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Monterey chicken spaghetti casserole is a yummy baked dish that makes the perfect freezer meal. This classic Midwestern casserole is the definition of comfort food with its tender pieces of chicken, noodles and a creamy cheesy sauce. It's the perfect dinner to feed the family.
Servings: 6
Calories: 586kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken chopped
- 4 cups baby spinach chopped
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup french fried onions
- 12 oz dry pasta noodles preferably spaghetti, linguini, or fettucine
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the cooked pasta. Run under cool water to stop it cooking. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl- stir together to chopped chicken, soup, sour cream, spinach, half the cheese, garlic, and half the fried onions.
- Add the pasta to the pot, and stir to evenly combine.
- Grease a 3 quart casserole dish, or 9x13" baking dish, with non stick cooking spray.
- Pour the pasta mixture out into the dish. Using a spatula, spread it out evenly.
- Spread the remaining cheese and fried onions evenly out over top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2683IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 3mg