Best 11 Chunky Chicken Sauce For Pasta For Recipes

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Craving a mouthwatering, hearty meal that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than chunky chicken sauce for pasta, a delectable dish that combines the deliciousness of chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this ultimate guide will take you on a culinary journey, introducing you to an array of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From classic recipes passed down generations to innovative twists that add a modern flair, we've got you covered. So, prepare your aprons, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on an exploration of the best chunky chicken sauce for pasta recipes that will surely become your go-to comfort food.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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 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

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA SAUCE



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This ia a simple chicken dish with lots of flavor, use your own favorite pasta sauce for this, Prego Traditional Pasta sauce works well with this --- for each extra pound chicken increase the sauce by 1 to 1-1/2 cups, remember to drain the fat completely before adding the sauce :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, can use white salt)
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
2 cups prepared pasta sauce
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or use as much as desired)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch or a 2-quart baking dish (a larger baking dish might be needed for more chicken pieces).
  • Pat the chicken pieces dry using paper towels.
  • Season the chicken pieces with seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic power.
  • Place into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Drain any fat in the dish.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the chicken then return to oven for another 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over.
  • Serve with cooked spaghetti.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA SAUCE



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This easy Italian specialty makes a family-pleasing main course. Shared by Gert Kaiser of Kenosha, Wisconsin, it features delicious seasoned chicken breast halves in a flavorful pasta sauce and comes together in minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 jar (26 ounces) garden-style pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with crumbs. Place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° Pour pasta sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake 12-14 minutes longer or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA



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Farfalle pasta tossed with a creamy garlic sauce and chicken.

Provided by Misti Jackson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 small onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons crushed garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and pour farfalle back into pot.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the same skillet; cook and stir onions in the melted butter until transparent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir mushrooms and chicken strips into onions; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet; stir flour into melted butter until dissolved, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk milk into flour mixture until smooth; add garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil for 1 minute; reduce heat.
  • Stir chicken mixture and garlic sauce into farfalle; cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 247.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

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.

ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE FOR PASTA OR CHICKEN



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A superhealthy roasted pepper pasta sauce recipe that's versatile and tasty

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 red peppers
2 peeled red onions
1 tbsp oil
½ tsp dried thyme
500g passata

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut the peppers and the onions into chunks. Toss in the oil and dried thyme, then roast for 30 mins until soft and slightly blackened.
  • Cool, then blend or process until just chunky. Stir through the passata, season and warm through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium

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

CHUNKY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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When your hungry clan requests, "Spaghetti, please!", you'll be happy to oblige with this simple savory sauce. It proves appetizingly that homemade spaghetti sauce doesn't have to simmer all day in order to be hearty and delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 to 2 medium green peppers, julienned
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in a large saucepan; drain. Add green peppers, onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and basil; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 891mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your sauce taste better. Look for organic, free-range chicken, and ripe vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken, make sure to give it enough space to brown. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in this sauce add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: This sauce is great with any type of pasta, but it is especially good with a hearty pasta like penne or rigatoni.

Conclusion:

This chunky chicken sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and rich sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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