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CHICKEN MARINARA



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Chicken Marinara Bake is an easy, family-favorite dinner featuring chicken breasts baked in a flavorful marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Main Course

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, separated
4 about 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon TAK House Seasoning ((or your favorite poultry spice blend))
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ((preferably San Marzano's))
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly minced basil (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package fresh mozzarella medallions, patted dry ( (or 1 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and allow to come to temperature. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Have ready a 9x13" casserole dish.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and rub to adhere.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the heated pan, and allow to come to temperature. Add the chicken and sear for 3- 4 minutes, just until golden-brown. Flip the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and sauté 5-8 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir. If using basil, add it to the pan, stir, and remove from the heat.
  • If desired, for a smoother sauce, puree using an immersion blender or a blender with the feed tube removed and a dish towel covering its place.
  • Add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish and add the chicken breasts. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each chicken breast and divide the Mozzarella cheese amongst the chicken.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 1427 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN MARINARA



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Garlic and basil flavor the tomato sauce that coats this tender Chicken Marinara. A friend gave me this skillet recipe several years ago. It's easy to make using pre-sliced mushrooms, commercial pasta sauce and quick-cooking pasta. -Kathleen Williams, St Albans, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
Hot cooked angel hair pasta or spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, garlic, basil and Italian seasoning until mushrooms are tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce and wine. Add chicken; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 930mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MARINARA POACHED CHICKEN FROM FROZEN



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It's dinnertime, and suddenly you realize you haven't thawed the chicken breasts. No problem! With this recipe, you can gently cook them right from the freezer in marinara sauce, which infuses the chicken with flavor and moisture. Add some spaghetti and boom! A complete dinner with just 15 minutes of work.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 individually frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
Two 24-ounce jars marinara sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a large skillet and cover completely with the marinara sauce. Bring the marinara to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, flipping the chicken once halfway through and rotating the pan every so often to ensure even cooking, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinara sauce, then slice it and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pasta and reserved cooking water to the marinara sauce and cook over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until the sauce coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the pasta among 4 plates and top each with some sliced chicken and parsley if using.

CHICKEN MARINARA WITH PASTA



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My son Logan, 11, and I created this basic but very good dish. It was the first meal he made all by himself (with supervision, of course). Best of all, it was a real hit with the three friends he invited for dinner." -Joanie Fuson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. strips., Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce. Drain spaghetti. Serve with chicken and sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN MARINARA



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Provided by Lorraine Stevenski

Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Sauté     Winter     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 shallots, peeled, chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Mix in basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Blend breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in small bowl. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Coat chicken with flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb mixture, patting to adhere.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Spoon 1/4 cup sauce over each chicken breast. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Rewarm remaining sauce; serve alongside chicken.

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