Best 9 Chicken Marinara For Two Recipes

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Chicken marinara is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a simple dish to make, but it is also very flavorful and satisfying. The key to making a great chicken marinara is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the chicken properly. This article will provide you with a recipe for chicken marinara for two that is sure to impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN MARINARA



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This is a nice dish when you're in a hurry. It jazzes up bottled spaghetti sauce nicely for those nights you don't have time make sauce from scratch. Serve with a caesar salad and some French bread and you have a quick, satisfying meal.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1lb.)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth
hot cooked angel hair pasta or spaghetti

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.

CHICKEN MARINARA



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I am posting this because an Italian patient of mine didn't have any family recipes passed on to him (due to adoption). Now I can just print it out if need ever arises again! lol This is the recipe my Sicilian mother and grandmother taught me. It is simple, delicious and one of my favorite comfort foods. It is much quicker than marinara with beef or pork (i.e. sausage or meatballs)--ENJOY! And please don't tell my grandmother I posted this family recipe online.

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)

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!

CHICKEN MARINARA FOR TWO



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If some people in your family prefer dark-meat chicken and others prefer light, this recipe is a good choice. It offers both with a delightful marinara sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/4 pounds meaty bone-in chicken pieces
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until crisp tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, salt, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Place flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. , In a skillet, cook chicken in butter until lightly browned on all sides. Place skin side up in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 5-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

FLAVORFUL CHICKEN MARINARA FOR TWO



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Flavorful chicken boasts a creamy filling in this suppertime standout. -Danielle Rogers, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 envelope garlic-herb soup mix, divided
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce, warmed
1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket in each chicken breast half, leaving meat attached on one side. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 teaspoons soup mix until blended. Stuff into chicken pockets; secure with toothpicks. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water, oil and remaining soup mix; pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Divide pasta between two small baking dishes. Top with chicken and marinara sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

MARINARA POACHED CHICKEN FROM FROZEN



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It's dinnertime, and suddenly you realize you haven't thawed the chicken breasts. No problem! With this recipe, you can gently cook them right from the freezer in marinara sauce, which infuses the chicken with flavor and moisture. Add some spaghetti and boom! A complete dinner with just 15 minutes of work.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 individually frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
Two 24-ounce jars marinara sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a large skillet and cover completely with the marinara sauce. Bring the marinara to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, flipping the chicken once halfway through and rotating the pan every so often to ensure even cooking, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinara sauce, then slice it and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Add the pasta and reserved cooking water to the marinara sauce and cook over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until the sauce coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • To serve, divide the pasta among 4 plates and top each with some sliced chicken and parsley if using.

GARLIC CHICKEN MARINARA



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A great alternative to traditional spaghetti marinara. Beware, this is truly for garlic lovers!

Provided by Devin Kinyon

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium head garlic, minced
4 cups stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
4 large tomatoes, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cups corn
½ cup light beer

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 467.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CHICKEN MARINARA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: rotini pasta, rotisserie chicken, marinara pasta sauce, bell pepper, apple, juice box

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup rotini pasta, cooked
¼ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
¼ cup marinara pasta sauce
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 apple
1 juice box, frozen

Steps:

  • Heat up rotisserie chicken and marinara sauce.
  • Place cooked pasta in a thermos followed by hot chicken and marinara sauce.
  • Shake to mix and place in lunch box along with sliced bell peppers.
  • Slice an apple and reassemble slices around the core. Wrap with a rubber band to prevent browning.
  • Pack bento box in the lunchbox with a frozen juice box and a fork.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 49 grams

CHICKEN MARINARA



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Provided by Lorraine Stevenski

Categories     Chicken     Tomato     Sauté     Winter     Bon Appétit     Florida

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 shallots, peeled, chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for this recipe. They cook quickly and evenly, and they're easy to slice.
  • Make sure the chicken is evenly sliced. This will help it cook evenly. If the chicken breasts are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may be overcooked on the outside before they are cooked through in the middle.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce. The marinara sauce is the key to the flavor of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality sauce. Look for a sauce that is made with fresh tomatoes and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken breasts can become dry and tough if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are cooked through, which will take about 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken marinara with your favorite sides. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great dish to serve when you're entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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