Shelly's Recipe

BAKED SPAGHETTI WITH CHICKEN

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

3 tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp chopped garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 lb uncooked spaghetti
5 oz shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 jars spaghetti sauce

In a resealable bag, combine olive oil, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Poke holes in chicken breasts and add to olive oil mixture. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375. Remove chicken from refrigerator and cut into half-inch pieces. Cook in large skillet, with marinade, until chicken is light brown and sauce is bubbly. Remove bay leaves. Stir pepper, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms into skillet and allow to simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.

While vegetables are cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return pasta to pot and add chicken mixture and spaghetti sauce. Stir. Pour mixture into a 13x9 inch pan. Top with shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve. Serves 4