Chicken Marinara Recipe

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If some people in your family prefer dark-meat chicken and others prefer light, this recipe is a good choice. It offers both with a delightful marinara sauce.

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Chicken Marinara Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/4 pounds meaty bone-in chicken pieces
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until crisp tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, parsley, salt, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Place flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat.
In a skillet, cook chicken in butter until lightly browned on all sides. Place skin side up in a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 5-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 pound) equals 420 calories, 20 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 125 mg cholesterol, 1,104 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Marinara in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook , p150