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Tara's Chicken

Name: Tara's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) jar chunky pasta sauce; 1 (16 ounce) jar mild picante sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 0.33333331346512 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; cayenne pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 3 cups water

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Chicken breasts with a quick and great sauce over rice.

Recipe by TARARAE23

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) jar chunky pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) jar mild picante sauce
1 (10 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
3 cups water

Directions

In a large pot over medium-low heat, mix the pasta sauce, picante sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, and Parmesan cheese. Season with oregano, thyme, parsley, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Place the chicken in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
Transfer chicken to the pot with the sauce mixture. Cover, and cook on low 1 hour.
In a separate pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

434	Calories
6g	Fat
61g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1163mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 5g	17%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 18mg	89%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 811mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.