Best Chicken Marinara With Pasta Recipes

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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 & PASTA WITH MARINARA SAUCE



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OMG! You've got to try this! My DH created this 10 years ago. I forgot how wonderful it tastes. There was a time where we had this at least once a week! I'm posting this in response to someone had 3 chicken breasts and wanted a quick and easy recipe that would feed 5. This will feed five, but they will be fighting over the leftovers (if there are any!).

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons rosemary
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
4 chicken breasts, cut in 2 ",cubes
2 (14 ounce) cans delmonte chunky style stewed tomatoes
8 ounces pasta (my favorite is pasta ruffles)
1/8 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.
  • Add the garlic and onions; sauté until golden-- about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add spices and chicken chunks; cook through--about 10 minutes.
  • Add stewed Italian style tomatoes to chicken/Marinara sauce.
  • Simmer while cooking pasta according to package directions.
  • Toss Marinara sauce gently with cooked pasta; serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 616.6, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.2, Protein 41.1

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.

ZESTY CHICKEN MARINARA



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A friend served this delicious slow-cooker chicken pasta before a church social, and I fell in love with it. My husband says it's restaurant quality. -Linda Baumann, Richfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each), skin removed
2 cups marinara sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the marinara sauce, tomato, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Do not cook pasta. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place chicken mixture in a large skillet. Heat until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 69g protein.

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