Chicken Marinara Recipe

Name: Chicken Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 14 ounces water; 5 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 large yellow onion, sliced (optional); 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional); parmesan cheese (optional); 1/4 cup red wine (optional); 16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc)

Servings: persons

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
14 ounces water
5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 large yellow onion, sliced (optional)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup red wine (optional)
16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc)

1
Saute garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown and set aside. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
Cook chicken, mushrooms and onion in same skillet with remaining olive oil until chicken is white throughout, seasoning with salt and pepper as preferred.
3
Add tomato paste, cooked garlic and mix well.
4
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.
5
Midway, add wine and stir well and resume covered simmering.
6
During last fifteen minutes or so, cook pasta according to directions on package.
7
In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
8
Sprinkle cheese on top and serve!

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 14 ounces water, 5 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Marinara falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Marinara

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