Best 6 Zesty Chicken Marinara Recipes
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our collection of zesty chicken marinara recipes, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. These delectable dishes, ranging from the classic Chicken Marinara to the innovative Grilled Chicken Marinara Skewers, offer a delightful blend of zesty marinara sauce, tender chicken, and aromatic herbs. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and colors, making them ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings.
**MAIN RECIPE**
**Zesty Chicken Marinara**:
* Classic Chicken Marinara: A timeless favorite, this recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful marinara sauce, simmered to perfection.
**VARIATIONS**
* **Grilled Chicken Marinara Skewers**:
Savor the smoky goodness of chicken and vegetables grilled to perfection on skewers, basted with a zesty marinara sauce.
* **Chicken Marinara Stuffed Shells**:
Delight in a medley of flavors with chicken marinara filling enveloped in delicate pasta shells, topped with melted cheese.
* **One-Pot Chicken Marinara Pasta**:
Experience the convenience of a one-pot meal with this flavorful pasta dish, where chicken, marinara sauce, and pasta come together in a symphony of flavors.
* **Chicken Marinara Pizza**:
Create a homemade pizza masterpiece with a crispy crust, topped with tender chicken, tangy marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese.
* **Chicken Marinara Soup**:
Warm up with a comforting bowl of chicken marinara soup, a hearty blend of chicken, vegetables, and a rich marinara broth.
EASY CHICKEN MARINARA CASSEROLE
Easy Chicken Marinara Casserole is a layered dish filled with shredded chicken, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, lots of cheese, and crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
Provided by Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, season the shredded chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In the prepared baking dish, spread the seasoned shredded chicken evenly on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the jar of marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the sauce.
- Add the parmesan cheese and shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle crushed red pepper on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN MARINARA
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
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.
ZESTY CHICKEN
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Halved chicken is a perfect choice for winter grilling. Cooked over indirect heat, it virtually eliminates grill flare-ups. This version from Micheal Everidge of Morristown, Tennessee features a tangy four-ingredient mustard sauce you can whip up in minutes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SPICY CHICKEN MARINARA WITH SUMMER SQUASH
My BFF made this for me one day. It was a nice twist a favorite dish. Although I have never made it quite as she did that day, it reminds me of her..... ZESTY!!!!!
Provided by Doxie lover in the
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sauté garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown then set garlic aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Cook chicken, 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, pepper 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.
- This is a good time to get ready for the pasta. Set a large pot of water up to boil the pasta in and set temp on high. You want the water to be boiling and it takes awhile.
- During last fifteen minutes or so of cooking the marinara sauce, add the squash. At this start to cook pasta according to directions on package.
- In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
- Sprinkle parmesan or asiago cheese on top and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 99.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.3, Protein 30.1
MARINATED ZESTY CHICKEN
Add great, bold flavor to zesty chicken with mushrooms and basil. The melted cheese on top of our Marinated Zesty Chicken doesn't hurt either!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Pour dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place grated topping in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on high heat 3 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in basil.
- Top chicken with mushrooms and shredded cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g
CHICKEN MARINARA
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
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!
Tips:
- To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the zesty marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Just be sure to cook it through, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the marinade to suit your taste. If you like things spicy, add more flakes. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
- Serve the chicken marinara with your favorite sides, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This zesty chicken marinara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and packed with vegetables. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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