Chunky Marinara with Pasta & Seared Chicken

Calories	Protein	Fiber
287 Per Serving	24g Per Serving	7g Per Serving

Ingredients - Servings  6  

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For the Marinara

• 4 clove sliced garlic OR 2 teaspoon jarred, minced garlic

• 2 tablespoon chopped, fresh basil OR 2 teaspoon dried basil

• 2 tablespoon fresh oregano OR 2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1-28 ounces canned, low-sodium, diced tomatoes (undrained)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley

• 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt

• 2 teaspoons fresh, grated, peeled gingerroot (optional)

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds OR 2 teaspoons flax seeds

Chunky Marinara with Pasta & Seared Chicken

For the pasta

• non-stick Cooking spray

• 10 oz whole-wheat pasta(spaghetti, penne, rotini, elbow, etc)

• 1 pound chicken tenderloins

• grated, fat-free parmesan or mozzarella(optional)

  
  

Directions

For the Pasta

• Prepare pasta to package directions.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Lay tenderloins in dish, evenly spaced.

• Lightly spray chicken with cooking spray.

• Bake for 25 minutes, flipping half way.

For the Marinara

• Spray saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes.

• Add all remaining ingredients except parsley. Bring to boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 12-15 minutes.

• Spoon pasta on to plate, top with marinara and chicken. Sprinkle with grated fat-free parmesan or grated mozzarella (optional)

• Top with parsley.

We hope you enjoy this delicious Chunky Marinara with Pasta & Seared Chicken as much as we do! Let us know!