Description
Chicken Pasta with Marinara is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chicken pieces tossed with pasta and a rich tomato marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 12 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in marinara sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Top with grated Parmesan and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine before adding the sauce.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg