Best Chicken Marinara Recipes

CHICKEN MARINARA

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.

CHICKEN & PASTA WITH MARINARA SAUCE

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.

OVEN PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Brush both sides of chicken with dressing; place in pan. In small bowl, stir melted butter, bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese until well blended. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumb mixture on top of each breast. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F.)
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until tender. Stir in both cans of tomatoes, the broth and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Cook, uncovered, over low heat 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Add tomato mixture to pasta; toss to coat.
• Spoon pasta onto serving platter; top with chicken. Garnish with remaining 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon basil.

CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• 1. Oil bottom of casserole dish with olive oil.
• 2. Wash chicken and roll in bread crumbs, place in dish.
• 3. Pour marinara sauce over top of chicken and sprinkle with italian spices. Put cheese over top.
• 4. Cover dish with tinfoil and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

ZESTY CHICKEN MARINARA

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.

CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE AND BUCATINI

Steps:

• For the sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until the onions are softened slightly but not brown. Stir in the garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes. (If the onions begin to brown, add a splash of water.)
• Stir in the grated carrots and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and continue to cook until the carrots soften, about 2 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes. Cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the tomatoes are fairly broken down and the sauce has thickened, at least 30 minutes. Season to taste and add water as necessary. Stir in the basil leaves. Keep the sauce warm.
• For the chicken: Lay a piece of chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and use the smooth side of a meat mallet to pound into a 1/4-inch-thick cutlet. Repeat with remaining cutlet then slice both pieces in half.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside. Combine the breadcrumbs and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Crack the eggs in a second shallow dish and whisk to blend. Sprinkle the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and dip each thoroughly in the eggs; transfer to the breadcrumbs to thoroughly coat. Place the chicken on the paper towels.
• For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt. (The pasta water should taste like seawater.) Add the pasta to the pot and stir so it doesn't stick. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente (chewy but not hard or raw tasting). Drain well and set aside.
• To finish the chicken: Fill a medium cast-iron skillet with about 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil (to come about 1/4 of the way up the sides) and heat over medium until the oil is just barely starting to smoke. Sprinkle the top of each cutlet with salt and gently place in the oil, salted-side down. Add the butter to the pan and as it begins to foam, shake the pan gently. Cook on the first side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip to the second side, sprinkle with salt and carefully spoon some of the hot oil mixture on top. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from the pan with a slotted spatula to clean paper towels to drain slightly.
• Preheat the broiler with the rack in the highest position. Divide the sauce between 2 medium bowls, one for the pasta and one for the chicken Parmesan.
• To assemble the chicken Parmesan, add some tomato sauce to a small cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Layer with a couple mozzarella slices and the basil. Put one of the fried chicken cutlets on top of the basil, followed by another spoonful of sauce, then a second layer of mozzarella. Place the second chicken cutlet next, followed by a third layer of sauce, more mozzarella and a large sprinkle of Parmesan. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken and other ingredients in a second small cast-iron skillet. Place the skillets on a sheet tray and broil until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with more freshly grated Parmesan.
• Toss the pasta and sauce together in a large bowl and taste for seasoning. Top with grated Parmesan. Serve with the skillets of chicken parm.

GARLIC CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• In a large skillet pan fry the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the olive oil and half of the head of minced garlic. Cook chicken until the juices run clear.
• In a large saucepan bring stewed tomatoes, the other half of the garlic, onion, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, red and green bell pepper, corn and beer to a boil. When sauce is boiling, add the cooked chicken and simmer for 1 hour.
• In a large pot cook with boiling salted water cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Toss pasta with garlic chicken sauce. Serve warm.

CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• Sauté garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown and set aside. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
• Cook chicken, mushrooms and onion in same skillet with remaining olive oil until chicken is white throughout, seasoning with salt and pepper as preferred.
• Add tomato paste, cooked garlic and mix well.
• Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and water and mix well. Bring to boil, then lower to a simmer and covering sauce with a lid for an hour. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper as desired.
• Midway, add wine and stir well and resume covered simmering.
• During last fifteen minutes or so, cook pasta according to directions on package.
• In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and serve!

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray cook chicken for approx.
• 4-5 minutes on each side.
• Don't over cook there is additional heating time at the end.
• Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add mushrooms, garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning.
• Saute until mushrooms are tender.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce and red wine.
• Add chicken, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve over pasta.

# 1 BAKED CHICKEN WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash chicken well under cold water, pat dry.Combine flour,salt and pepper on a paper bag or plastic bag. Add pieces a few at a time and shake until coated with flour mixture. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish. Dot with butter.
• Bake at 450 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven then pour the marinara sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with dillweed and cheese. Reduce heat to 350 and bake 25 minutes. Serve hoy or cold.

ITALIAN MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound the chicken breasts slightly with a meat mallet.
• In a medium bowl combine the mozzarella cheese with 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, parsley flakes, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and dry salad dressing mix; blend well.
• In a shallow bowl whisk milk with eggs until well combined.
• Place the remaining 1 cup flour in another shallow bowl.
• Coat each breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into milk/egg mixture, then roll into cheese mixture coating evenly and pressing into chicken.
• Heat about 1/4-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side (or until cooked through.
• Place on a large serving platter; cover loosley with foil.
• Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan, then drizzle the sauce over the breasts, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN MARINARA WITH PASTA

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.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PASTA MARINARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
• Heat over medium heat; add chicken and cook 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes.
• Add marinara sauce.
• Simmer 5 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Stir in tomato; heat through.
• Serve chicken mixture over pasta; top with cheese.

PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Mix flour, bread crumbs, cornmeal mix, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a resealable plastic bag. Beat eggs together in a bowl.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
• Stir alfredo sauce, cream, and wine together in a saucepan over low heat until white sauce is slightly reduced, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Place chicken in the resealable bag with flour mixture; seal and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off any excess coating and dip in the egg. Return chicken to flour mixture, seal bag, and shake to coat. Remove chicken from bag and discard extra flour mixture.
• Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Place pasta on a serving platter and top with white sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over white sauce and place chicken on top. Spoon marinara over chicken.

ITALIAN CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• CHICKEN BREASTS:.
• In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, 2 cups of the flour, parsley flakes, Parmesan cheese, and dressing mix.
• Whisk together milk and eggs in a shallow bowl until well blended.
• Place remaining cup of flour in another shallow bowl.
• Coat the chicken with flour and shake off the excess.
• Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the cheese mixture.
• Coat the chicken evenly with the cheese mixture and press it into the chicken.
• Heat about 1/8 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
• MARINARA SAUCE:.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan or a dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion, garlic& bell pepper and saute' for 3 minutes stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• To serve, put cooked pasta in a large pasta bowl or platter.
• Pour some of the marinara sauce over the top.
• Lay the chicken breasts on top and pour the remainder of the marinara sauce over all.

CHICKEN PENNE WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• *In a bowl melt 1 & 1/2 cups of butter. When melted add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, basil leaves[desired amount],salt & pepper.Then whisk it just a little.Set aside. *Take your chicken breasts out the package and cut off any unwanted fat, then wash the breasts thoroughly with cold water. Get your baking dish out and wipe it down with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. *Take each Chicken breast and marinate it in the butter sauce you prepared.After all six chicken breasts are marinated, lay them in your baking dish how ever you like.Then sprinkle Basil leaves over the Chicken breasts[amount desired]. Bake the chicken in the oven 350 degrees for about 1 hour. *Meanwhile fill a pot with 2 cups warm water.Add a tablespoon of salt. Set the pot on the stove and cook til the water is semi-boiling. Then add 2 lbs of the penne pasta to the water and turn your heat to medium cook for 15 mins. Stir as often as you like.When the penne is golden brown & plump drain all the access water off the pasta. Then add the marinara sauce and pepper to the penne.Add as much sauce as you'd like and a couple pinches of pepper. Stir. *When the chicken is about done[lightly golden on top] sprinkle as much aged pamesean cheese on top of the breasts as you'd like.The cheese should melt. *spread the penne with marinara sauce on a plate. Lay the chicken beast beside the Penne. If desired spread a little more marinara sauce across the chicken breast. Then your dish is ready to serve. Enjoy! *Idea* This is a good dish to serve with your favorite type of bread or maybe a greek salad.

PANKO CHICKEN WITH FRESH MARINARA

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the marinara ingredients; heat through. Serve with chicken.

CHICKEN MARINARA

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.

EASY CHICKEN MARINARA WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Rinse and pat dry chicken.
• Spray pan (i use disposable) with cooking spray or spread a little olive oil on pan.
• Place chicken in pan.
• Pour sauce over chicken.
• Spread artichoke hearts over chicken.
• Bake for approximately 40 minutes.

CHICKEN LIVERS MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a skillet on med-high heat.
• Add chicken livers and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, green peas, basil and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer 5 minutes.
• Serve over hot pasta (I prefer linguine) or hot rice.