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Creamy Chicken Marinara

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, Marinara, spaghetti

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1  bay leaf
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 12 oz bag frozen spinach
  • Spaghetti, cooked and drained
  • Garnish: Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

  • Combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic and seasonings in a bowl and stir until mixed.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a crockpot or casserole dish. Pour sauce on top. Cook on high for 3 hours in a crockpot or bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours.
  • Add the cream cheese and spinach. Continue cooking using preferred method for another hour.
  • Remove chicken and bay leaf. Stir sauce until creamy. Shred chicken and add back into the sauce. Serve over spaghetti. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.