Best 6 Garlic Chicken Marinara Recipes

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Garlic Chicken Marinara is an easy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs, then baked until tender and juicy. The marinara sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, and it is simmered until thick and flavorful. The chicken and marinara sauce are then served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. This recipe also includes instructions for making a delicious Garlic Chicken Marinara Pizza, which is a great option for a party or a casual meal. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, Garlic Chicken Marinara is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MARINARA



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Chicken Marinara Bake is an easy, family-favorite dinner featuring chicken breasts baked in a flavorful marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Main Course

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil, separated
4 about 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon TAK House Seasoning ((or your favorite poultry spice blend))
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ((preferably San Marzano's))
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly minced basil (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package fresh mozzarella medallions, patted dry ( (or 1 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and allow to come to temperature. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Have ready a 9x13" casserole dish.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle over 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and rub to adhere.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the heated pan, and allow to come to temperature. Add the chicken and sear for 3- 4 minutes, just until golden-brown. Flip the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onion and sauté 5-8 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir. If using basil, add it to the pan, stir, and remove from the heat.
  • If desired, for a smoother sauce, puree using an immersion blender or a blender with the feed tube removed and a dish towel covering its place.
  • Add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish and add the chicken breasts. Spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over each chicken breast and divide the Mozzarella cheese amongst the chicken.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-27 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 1427 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ZESTY CHICKEN MARINARA



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A friend served this delicious slow-cooker chicken pasta before a church social, and I fell in love with it. My husband says it's restaurant quality. -Linda Baumann, Richfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each), skin removed
2 cups marinara sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the marinara sauce, tomato, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Do not cook pasta. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place chicken mixture in a large skillet. Heat until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 69g protein.

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE



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Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
  • In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
  • As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
  • Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CHICKEN MARINATED IN GARLIC OIL



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It's easy to find whole chicken precut at the store, but you can save money if you butcher it at home. This recipe for garlic-oil marinated chicken will please any crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup Garlic Oil with some cloves
2 lemons, cut into thin rounds
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 to 10 pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine garlic oil and cloves, lemons, parsley, and chicken. Shake to coat and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes (or refrigerate, up to overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Transfer garlic cloves, lemons, and chicken to a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53 g

30-MINUTE CHICKEN MARINARA SAUCE



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The best chicken marinara sauce comes together quickly with a few pantry ingredients. Use it as an easy dinner of chicken spaghetti or other Italian dishes. With delicious taste, this healthy marinara sauce will be a family favorite.

Provided by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon butter
2-4 cloves garlic ( minced or crushed)
1 onion (medium shredded or diced)
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons dry basil (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 pound Pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • Trim chicken breast of any fat. Cut into slices across the grain of the meat about 3/8 inch thick, then cut again the other way to make more bit size pieces
  • Shred onion with the large side of a shredder. You can also chop the onion instead-but simmer a bit longer.
  • In a large skillet add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken for about 5 minutes, add the onion and cook until clearing of the onion-about 10-12 minutes total. Add the garlic the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Add all other spices and tomatoes. Simmer for at least 15 minutes-cook pasta during the simmering time.
  • Serve over cooked pasta or in other dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Sodium 623.5 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

Tips for Making Garlic Chicken Marinara:

- Use skinless, boneless chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful results. - If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can skip that step and still have a delicious meal. - Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. - Serve the chicken marinara over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. - Top the chicken marinara with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This garlic chicken marinara is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite.

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