Spicy Chicken Marinara With Summer Squash Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Marinara With Summer Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 6 ounces water; 2 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper; 1/2 large yellow onion, sliced (optional); 1/2 cup yellow squash, halved & thinly sliced; parmesan cheese (optional); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc); 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) or 1/4 cup asiago cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
6 ounces water
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 large yellow onion, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup yellow squash, halved & thinly sliced
parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
16 ounces pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) or 1/4 cup asiago cheese (optional)

1
Saute garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown then set garlic aside.
2
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Cook chicken, 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, pepper 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
This is a good time to get ready for the pasta. Set a large pot of water up to boil the pasta in and set temp on high. You want the water to be boiling and it takes awhile.
6
During last fifteen minutes or so of cooking the marinara sauce, add the squash. At this start to cook pasta according to directions on package.
7
In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
8
Sprinkle parmesan or asiago cheese on top and serve!

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 6 ounces water, 2 garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Marinara With Summer Squash 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.

Spicy Chicken Marinara With Summer Squash

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