Best 9 Chunky Chicken Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Craving a homemade pasta dish that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than chunky chicken pasta sauce! This hearty and versatile sauce is a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful tomato base. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious chunky chicken pasta sauce that will elevate your pasta dishes to new heights.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY PASTA SAUCE



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Your kitchen will smell heavenly when it's time to dish up this hearty meal. With beef, pork and lots of veggies over pasta, this dish has it all. Add the extra 1/2 cup water if you want your sauce a bit thinner. -Christy Hinrichs of Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 to 1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup chopped carrots
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked bow tie pasta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, water, tomato paste, vegetables, sugar, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54 mg cholesterol, Sodium 621 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52 g carbohydrate, Fiber 7 g fiber, Protein 24 g protein.

CHUNKY CHICKEN SAUCE FOR PASTA FOR 2



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This is a quick easy recipe start to finish 20 minutes using left over cooked chicken. I searched 15 pages of Zaar recipes but could not find what I wanted so I made this one up. If you like a thinner sauce add 1/2 cup water.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks (use white dark chicken meat)
1 (14 ounce) can chunky italian tomatoes with herbs
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onions, chopped or 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon chili flakes (use more or less depending how hot you like it) or 3 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce (the amount is up to your taste buds)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups cooked pasta, your choice, cooked according to the instructions on the package

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a pot , except the cheese & pasta, bring to a simmer.
  • Pour over hot cooked pasta.
  • Top with Parmesan and serve (I like to place the ready plate under the broiler for 1 minute to brown the parmesan but this is optional).
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 137.8, Sodium 260.9, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 54.8

ONE POT CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA



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All the great chicken parmesan flavors, combined in one easy one pot pasta dish that's ready in 30 minutes! Less dishes, but a meal with maximum flavor!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Entree     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (diced into bite sized pieces)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 medium yellow onion, (minced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
16 oz dried short-cut pasta ((I used rigatoni))
24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce ((I used Newman's Own))
water to fill empty marinara sauce jar
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
additional dried Italian seasoning, optional
fresh parsley and/or basil, minced (for garnish)

Steps:

  • To a large pot or skillet (I used my dutch oven), add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Cook about 5 minutes, until chicken is most of the way cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Pour in marinara sauce, fill up empty sauce jar with water and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer.
  • Add chicken and pasta, stir, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until pasta is cooked to your liking. Stir in parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top of the dish and cook another 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and gooey.
  • Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning if desired, and garnish with parsley or basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 894 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH CHUNKY LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken, cut-up into 8 pieces
6 lemons
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh minced Italian parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Season the chicken and place chicken pieces, skin side down, onto a broiler pan. Broil the chicken, turning the pieces over once, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Slice off 1 end of each of 3 lemons. With a sharp knife, supreme lemons: in a downward motion, peel away rind and pith. Separate segments of lemon wedges from skin and put in a bowl. Squeeze out juice from leftover skins. Juice the other 3 lemons into same bowl. Add oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from the broiler and cover with sauce. Return to broiler and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and serve.

CHUNKY CHICKEN PASTA SAUCE



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Make and share this Chunky Chicken Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wross148

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb skinless chicken breast (1/2 inch chunks or smaller)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 fresh garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon marjoram (Note -- 2 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning can be used to replace the rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, )
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a 2 quart saucepan. Place on medium high burner until hot, then add chicken. Cook on medium high until brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, Add onion, pepper, garlic, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, and salt. Cook until onions and peppers are tender, stirring as needed.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomato sauce. Allow to simmer 10 minutes.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 762.3, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.1, Protein 15.7

CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA SHELLS



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Chicken soup made with pasta shells and vegetables is perfect for a hearty dinner that's ready within an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells (2 ounces)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onions, bell pepper, carrots and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, chicken and basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in pasta. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1500 mg

CHUNKY CHICKEN CACCIATORE



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This healthy pasta recipe is so versatile! Look in your fridge for anything else you want to throw in, like red pepper, mushrooms, extra zucchini-you name it. And if you're a vegetarian, go ahead and leave out the chicken. -Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional: Sliced ripe olives and shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken and vegetables in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with oregano. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; break up slightly with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Serve with spaghetti. If desired, top with olives and cheese. Freeze Option: Place the first 6 ingredients in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place container in refrigerator 48 hours or until contents are completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Zesty traditional spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Soulfood

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, Sodium 1166.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

EASY CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE



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This sauce can be used on pasta or pizza and spooned over vegetables, rice, or fish. It's perfect in our Vegetable Lasagna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice and the thyme; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the sauce for a more flavorful and nutritious dish.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chunky chicken pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, mild, or somewhere in between, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this chunky chicken pasta sauce a try.

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