Name: Chicken Marinara with Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts -; 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes -; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1 teaspoon brown sugar -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti -; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken Marinara with Pasta

1. 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts -

2. 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing -

3. 1 medium onion, chopped -

4. 1 tablespoon olive oil -

5. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

6. 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes -

7. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -

8. 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes -

9. 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -

10. 1 teaspoon brown sugar -

11. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

12. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

13. 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti -

14. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

15. 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Marinara with Pasta

1. Stage

Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; place in a large shallow dish. Add salad dressing. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

3. Stage

Drain chicken, discarding marinade. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. strips.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce. Drain spaghetti. Serve with chicken and sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.