Best 10 Chicken Penne With Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Chicken penne with marinara sauce is a classic and delicious Italian dish that is easy to make at home. This hearty dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner or lunch. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful marinara sauce and then tossed with penne pasta. The result is a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. There are many different ways to make chicken penne with marinara sauce, so you can find a recipe that fits your tastes and budget. Whether you prefer a simple recipe with just a few ingredients or a more complex recipe with a variety of flavors, you're sure to find a recipe for chicken penne with marinara sauce that you'll love.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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



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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.

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

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 PENNE WITH MARINARA SAUCE



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Categories     Marinade     Chicken     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Healthy

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

-6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
-2 lbs of penne pasta
-2 cups of aged parmasean cheese.
-2 teaspoons of lemon juice
-Basil Leaves
-3 cups of marinara sauce
-1 & 1/2 cups of butter
-salt
-pepper
-vegatable oil

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.

PENNE WITH MARINARA SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound penne
Kosher salt
1 recipe Quick Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
Basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree (about 1 (28-ounce) can), chopped or crushed by hand
Fresh thyme sprig
Fresh basil sprig
3 plum tomatoes, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente - tender but not mushy. Set a colander in the sink and drain the penne.
  • Transfer the penne to the sauce and toss. Add the Parmesan, season with pepper, and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the basil leaves, and serve. Pass more Parmesan at the table.
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  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, their juice, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook covered, for 10 minutes. Add the herbs and chopped fresh tomatoes, if using, and simmer for a few more minutes until fresh tomatoes are cooked through.
  • Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Use now, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Cook's note: For more texture add seeded chopped tomatoes at the end. Also add fresh chopped herbs for a fuller herb flavor.
  • Yield: about 3 1/2 cups

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

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



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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.

CHEF JOHN'S PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE



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This is the incredibly easy and always popular vodka sauce. There are certain flavors in tomatoes that are only brought out if you introduce alcohol into the sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cups prepared marinara sauce
¾ cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) package multigrain penne pasta (such as Barilla®)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon and rosemary sprig with olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until bacon renders its fat but is not crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour vodka into the skillet, standing back to avoid any flare-ups. Raise heat to high and continue to cook until the vodka reduces to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Pour heavy cream into skillet, stir briefly, and add black pepper; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until sauce has slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix marinara sauce and water into cream mixture and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and simmer sauce 20 to 25 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still chewy, about 10 minutes; drain and return to pot. Pour sauce over penne and stir to combine. Turn off heat, cover pot with a lid, and let stand 5 minutes for pasta to absorb sauce. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 790.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially for the marinara sauce. Fresh, ripe tomatoes will give the sauce a richer flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the marinara sauce and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the chicken penne with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of garlic bread.

Conclusion:

Chicken penne with marinara sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and al dente pasta is simply irresistible. With a few simple tips, you can make a restaurant-quality chicken penne with marinara sauce at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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