Blackened Chicken & Marinara

One of the most beautiful gifts you can give someone is the gift of your time and attention. Even more meaningful is the relationship-building that takes place around the dinner table. Hosting dinner with friends or even just for your family is an act of love, hospitality, and consideration that trumps greeting cards, text messages, and even outings.

This delightful and simple recipe takes hospitality to another level when paired with garlic bread and salad. Plus, with these simple instructions, you know exactly what is in your food!

Blackened Chicken and Marinara Recipe

Serves 8

Marinara Ingredients

3 cans tomato sauce

4 tsp garlic powder

4 tsp onion powder

4 tsp thyme leaves

4 tsp oregano leaves

2 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Marinara Directions

Combine all ingredients and stir well.
On medium-high, bring the sauce to temp.
Serve over noodles!

Chicken Seasoning Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise to be 3/4 inch thick

1/2 Tbs smoked paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 oregano leaves

1/4 salt

Serving Suggestions

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

garlic bread

side salad

Blackened Chicken Directions

Lightly layer tops of chicken breasts with avocado oil.
Sprinkle an even layer of the seasoning over the chicken breasts. For more kick, do this to both sides of the breast!
Heat 2-3 Tbs avocado oil in a skillet on med-high heat.
Cook chicken breasts in the skillet about 3 minutes per side until they reach a temp of 165, there is no pink in the middle, and the juices run clear.
To plate this dinner, add the cooked noodles, topped by the sauce and chicken. Finish it off with freshly grated parmesan!
Serve with bread and salad!