Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked dish made with shredded chicken, spaghetti, green chilies, and two types of cheese—topped with optional crushed tortilla chips for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 oz spaghetti cooked and drained
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook and drain spaghetti. Shred cooked chicken.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, spaghetti, cream of chicken soup, undrained diced tomatoes with chilies, sour cream, spices, green onions, and half the cheeses. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grease a 9x13-inch dish. Spread the mixture evenly. Top with remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving to set.