Tara's Chicken

Name: Tara's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
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; 1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste; 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste; 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice; 3 cups water

Rating: 4.07 stars

14 Ratings
12 Reviews
2 Photos

Chicken breasts with a quick and great sauce over rice.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 25 mins

total:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Transfer chicken to the pot with the sauce mixture. Cover, and cook on low 1 hour.
Step 4

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.

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

433.9 calories; 32.3 g protein; 60.5 g carbohydrates; 66.1 mg cholesterol; 1163.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

Alan Smith

10/07/2006

I didn't have the proportions exactly right since my jar sizes were different but it was still delicious. My kids (2.5 and 5) ate every bit on their plates and my daughter asked for more! Read More

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(7)

Most helpful critical review

Mindy

08/26/2011

It was OK nothing great or terrible about it. Read More

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(5)

14 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Alan Smith

10/07/2006

I didn't have the proportions exactly right since my jar sizes were different but it was still delicious. My kids (2.5 and 5) ate every bit on their plates and my daughter asked for more! Read More

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(7)

Alan Smith

10/07/2006

I didn't have the proportions exactly right since my jar sizes were different but it was still delicious. My kids (2.5 and 5) ate every bit on their plates and my daughter asked for more! Read More

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(7)

A cook in Houston

02/11/2006

We don't really care for spaghetti sauce. We maybe eat it once a year if that but this was really good. I have never bought jarred sauce before so picking one was a challegene. We like hot & spicy foods so we used hot picante sauce. I used spaghetti noodles insted of rice and shredded grilled chicken on top instead of cooking it in the sauce. Now that I have this recipe maybe we will eat spaghetti more often. Enjoy. Read More

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(7)

Christi

04/20/2006

This was pretty good. I put the chicken breast in the crockpot frozen and let it cook on low for about 8 hours. I served it over rice butI think my family would have preferred it over pasta. Will make again. Read More

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Mindy

08/26/2011

It was OK nothing great or terrible about it. Read More

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(5)

Erimess

04/28/2006

Pretty good stuff. Made as is except I didn't find a reason for the sauce to cook that long. I started the chicken first and let it cook while getting the sauce together in another pan by which time the chicken was nearly done. Then dumped them together and re-used one of the pans later for the rice. I doubt the sauce even cooked for an hour total & it worked out fine. Read More

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cmariewt

05/10/2007

This was very good. Spicy and delicious. I served it over pasta. Read More

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(3)

OkieLora

12/30/2006

Super!! I thought it was just really tasty. It was a bit spicy for my little ones so next time I will be a little less generious with the ceyenne pepper. Will definatly make this again. P.S. Also thought it was wonderful with rice. Read More

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(3)

04/04/2008

I'm glutten free due to allergies so I used glutten free noodles. My friends can't get enough of this recipe. It's made me look like an accomplished chef. P.S. Slow Cooker 100% Read More

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JENNIFER72_00

05/28/2009

Nice easy recipe. I like that the chicken is boiled in water instead of fried in a pan since I'm watching my fat consumption. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Tara's Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 433.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 65 %

carbohydrates: 20 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 10 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 141 %

vitamin b6: 40 %

vitamin c: 30 %

folate: 26 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 32 %

magnesium: 26 %

potassium: 23 %

sodium: 47 %

thiamin: 37 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*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.

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Alan Smith

10/07/2006

I didn't have the proportions exactly right since my jar sizes were different but it was still delicious. My kids (2.5 and 5) ate every bit on their plates and my daughter asked for more!

Helpful

(7)

Alan Smith

10/07/2006

I didn't have the proportions exactly right since my jar sizes were different but it was still delicious. My kids (2.5 and 5) ate every bit on their plates and my daughter asked for more!

Helpful

(7)

A cook in Houston

02/11/2006

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(7)

Christi

04/20/2006

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(5)

Mindy

08/26/2011

It was OK nothing great or terrible about it.

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(5)

Erimess

04/28/2006

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(5)

cmariewt

05/10/2007

This was very good. Spicy and delicious. I served it over pasta.

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(3)

OkieLora

12/30/2006

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(3)

04/04/2008

I'm glutten free due to allergies so I used glutten free noodles. My friends can't get enough of this recipe. It's made me look like an accomplished chef. P.S. Slow Cooker 100%

Helpful

(3)

JENNIFER72_00

05/28/2009

Nice easy recipe. I like that the chicken is boiled in water instead of fried in a pan since I'm watching my fat consumption.

Helpful

(3)

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