Description
Chicken with marinara sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Easy, bold, and perfect for weeknights or guests, get the full recipe here.
Ingredients
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4 chicken thighs or breasts
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley to garnish
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Optional: 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
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Remove chicken; sauté garlic and onions in same pan.
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Add marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 mins.
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Return chicken to pan. Cover and cook 30 minutes on low.
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(Optional) Add cheese during last 10 minutes of cooking.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu.
For a spicy version, use spicy marinara or chili flakes.
Try it with pasta, rice, or Turkish bulgur.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g (6g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 10g (2g fiber, 5g sugar)
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg