Quick Easy Chicken Marinara
Whip up a flavorful dinner in just 30 minutes with this Quick Easy Chicken Marinara recipe! Perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in rich, jarred marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a comforting, Italian-inspired dish. This one-skillet wonder is not only simple to prepare but also versatile—serve it over al dente pasta, pair it with crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying, low-carb option. With minimal prep time and classic ingredients like garlic, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil garnish, this recipe is a weeknight lifesaver packed with robust flavors. Perfect for feeding a family of four with ease!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups jarred marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (optional for garnish)
- cooked pasta or crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the marinara sauce over the top of each piece to coat them.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the cheese to melt for about 5 minutes.
Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, remove the skillet from the heat.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm with cooked pasta or crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 537 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
