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?
- Healthy– Chicken breast is one of the best lean proteins and is versatile, making it a great choice of meat.
- 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.
- 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
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.
PrintEasy Chicken Beast In Marinara Sauce Made Over The Stovetop
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
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.
Ingredients
1 15 oz can tomato sauce or 2 8 oz can
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook on low for 40-50 minutes until the chicken shreds quickly.
Notes
If you are short on time, cut chicken breast into 1-inch strips. This way, the chicken breast will cook faster.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 50