Best 6 Garlic Chicken Marinara Recipes

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Cooking garlic chicken marinara is a fantastic way to enjoy a flavorful and versatile dish that can be paired with a variety of sides. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, it is sure to be a hit with family and friends. The key to making the best garlic chicken marinara lies in choosing the right ingredients and following a simple yet effective recipe. This article will provide you with all the necessary information you need to prepare this delicious dish, including a step-by-step guide on how to marinate the chicken, create the marinara sauce, and cook everything together for an unforgettable meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this ultimate guide will help you create the perfect garlic chicken marinara that is both flavorful and satisfying.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 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!

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 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.

KITTENCAL'S EASY SKILLET CHICKEN PARMESAN MARINARA



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This is an easy dish to make and so delicious! use you own favorite marinara sauce for this, Classic Fire Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta sauce works well for this ---all amounts may be adjusted to taste, this may also be made using skin on chicken pieces with cooking time increased Fire Roasted Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce --- serve with garlic bread and a side salad --- see my recipe#105726

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
6 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the chicken and brown well on both sides (about 10-12 minutes).
  • Stir in the sauce and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through (about 25 minutes).
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; allow to stand until the cheese has melted.
  • Delicious!

CHICKEN MARINARA



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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 Allrecipes Member

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 pound meaty bone-in chicken pieces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 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 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 5-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 205.3 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 1149 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best for this recipe. If using chicken breasts, slice them into 1-inch pieces. If using chicken thighs, trim off any excess fat.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender. You can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours if you have time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include zucchini, broccoli, and carrots.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the chicken's temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite pasta: This dish is great served with spaghetti, penne, or macaroni.

Conclusion:

This garlic chicken marinara is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with your favorite pasta and a side of vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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