Best 9 Chicken Marinara With Pasta Recipes

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Chicken marinara with pasta is a classic dish that is loved by people of all ages. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta is simply irresistible. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, chicken marinara with pasta is always a winner. In this article, we'll share some tips for making the best chicken marinara with pasta, as well as a few delicious recipes that you can try at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

PASTA CARBONARA WITH CHICKEN



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This is Alexis Olivia's best recipe ever! A true Italian sharing a delicious pasta carbonara dish with chicken that everyone will love. Yes, a bit fattening, yet worth it if you are able to indulge every once in a while! Enjoy!

Provided by Alexis Olivia

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
4 cups shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
2 ½ cups heavy cream, at room temperature
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Add pancetta and prosciutto; saute until crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Whisk cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until blended.
  • Return chicken mixture to the stove over medium-low heat. Add drained penne and cream mixture; toss over medium-low heat until penne is thickly coated, about 4 minutes; do not let it boil or the eggs will scramble. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer to a large, wide serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 265.7 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 613.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CHICKEN MARINARA SKILLET RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: green pepper, red onion, green onion, tomato, Rotel Chillies, chicken seasoning, fresh basil leaf, fresh cilantro leaves, corn, tricolor rotini noodles, whole chicken, tomato paste, marinara sauce

Provided by Tayron Butler

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 green pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 green onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
1 can Rotel Chillies
1 package chicken seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh basil leaf
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 can corn
16 oz tricolor rotini noodles
1 whole chicken, fried and shredded
1 can tomato paste
3 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine green pepper, red onion, green onion, and tomato. Coat with tomato paste and mix in chicken seasoning, cilantro, and basil. Add mixture to a large cooking skillet on low heat and saute to combine.After 5 minutes of simmering, add shredded chicken and mix well.
  • In a bowl with 3 quarts of water, boil pasta. Once cooked to al dente, add to the skillet with veggies and chicken.
  • Add corn and marinara sauce and mix well to combine.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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.

OVEN PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH PENNE MARINARA



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Quick Parmesan breaded chicken and a zesty marinara work together for this easy Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3 tablespoons Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups uncooked penne pasta (6 oz)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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

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.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are ideal for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips or cut them into bite-sized pieces. If you're using chicken thighs, trim off any excess fat and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make sure the chicken is well-marinated: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce: The marinara sauce is the key to this dish, so make sure you use a good quality sauce. You can use a store-bought marinara sauce or make your own.
  • Serve the chicken marinara with pasta or rice: Chicken marinara is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Pasta is a classic choice, but you can also serve it with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the marinara sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve it with pasta or rice, and you have a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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