Easy Chicken Breast In Marinara Sauce Made Over The Stovetop

Do you need a quick dinner idea? Here’s an Easy Chicken Breast in Marinara Sauce. The sauce requires minimal ingredients, and the chicken is the show’s star.

Why should you make this recipe?

1. Healthy– Chicken breast is one of the best lean proteins and is versatile, making it a great choice of meat.
2. Quick weeknight meal– This meal can be made in under an hour, which makes it great for busy weeknights because, you know, most nights, that’s all the time we have to make dinner.
3. Full of flavor– Sometimes, chicken can be bland, dry, and lacking in flavor, but this recipe has few ingredients but packs a ton of flavor.

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How do you pair easy chicken breast with marinara sauce?

• White rice
• Your favorite pasta
• On a baked potato
• Mini sliders with parmesan or mozzarella cheese

Other chicken recipes you might like

Simple Breaded Chicken Breast

Basic Baked Chicken Drumsticks

The Most Easy and Flavorful Shredded Chicken

How do you store Easy Chicken Breast in Marinara Sauce?

• Store any remaining chicken in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Let’s start making Easy Chicken Breast in Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

Tomato sauce– You can also use your favorite marinara sauce.

Salt

Garlic powder

Italian seasoning

Dry oregano

Sugar– This helps cut the acidity from the tomato sauce.

Tomato paste– This helps to thicken the sauce.

Boneless skinless chicken breast– You can use bone-in chicken breast or chicken thighs.

Instructions

1. In a 3-4 quart pot over medium to high heat, place tomato sauce, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dry oregano, sugar, and tomato paste; mix well and bring to a boil.

2. Place chicken in the pot and cover with a lid; bring the pot to low. It may seem like there isn’t enough liquid, but once it is covered, it will release liquid.

3. Cook on low for 40-50 minutes until the chicken shreds easily.

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