Cheesy Chicken Marinara
Submitted by noc
Stir-fried chicken strips tossed with mushrooms, garlic, and marinara sauce, then smothered in melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Served over spaghetti, this 30-minute cheesy chicken marinara is a weeknight winner.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minThink chicken Parmesan, but faster and with a fun wok twist.
Chicken strips get a quick stir-fry until just cooked through, then join sizzling mushrooms, onion, and garlic before a pour of marinara sauce ties it all together.
The grand finale? A blanket of melted mozzarella and a shower of Parmesan that turns this into a gloriously cheesy, saucy affair.
Pile it over spaghetti and dinner is done in 30 minutes flat.
Chef Tips
- Cut chicken strips evenly so they cook at the same rate and stay juicy
- Use a hot wok or large skillet and don’t crowd the pan, otherwise the chicken steams instead of searing
- Fresh mushrooms get the best browning; if using canned, drain them well and pat dry
- A jarred marinara you love works great here, or use homemade if you have it on hand
Ingredients
Directions
(1) In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot, swirling to coat sides of pan.
Add chicken strips and stir-fry until cooked through, but still juicy, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove to a plate.
(2) In same wok, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over high heat.
Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry until mushrooms are lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Return chicken to wok.
(3) Pour in marinara sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Add mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Sprinkle parsley on top.
Cover and cook until mozzarella melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
(4) Serve over bed of cooked spaghetti/pasta.
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