Chicken Marinara Sauce on Pasta

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Main Dish, Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, including juice, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup slivered fresh basil (or 1/2 t. dried basil)
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 10 -12 ounces linguine or 10 -12 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package directions, drained
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a big skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.

  2. Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute until tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, basil, parsley, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. Decrease heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.

  5. Stir in the chicken and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes longer.

  6. Serve over the spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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