Best Flavorful Chicken Marinara For Two Recipes

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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.

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

30-MINUTE CHICKEN MARINARA SAUCE



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The best chicken marinara sauce comes together quickly with a few pantry ingredients. Use it as an easy dinner of chicken spaghetti or other Italian dishes. With delicious taste, this healthy marinara sauce will be a family favorite.

Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon butter
2-4 cloves garlic ( minced or crushed)
1 onion (medium shredded or diced)
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dry basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 pound Pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • Trim chicken breast of any fat. Cut into slices across the grain of the meat about 3/8 inch thick, then cut again the other way to make more bit size pieces
  • Shred onion with the large side of a shredder. You can also chop the onion instead-but simmer a bit longer.
  • In a large skillet add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken for about 5 minutes, add the onion and cook until clearing of the onion-about 10-12 minutes total. Add the garlic the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Add all other spices and tomatoes. Simmer for at least 15 minutes-cook pasta during the simmering time.
  • Serve over cooked pasta or in other dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Sodium 623.5 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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