I made the resolution this year to focus on only sharing recipes my family and I love and eat on the regular. That’s why I’m sharing a few less than before, but I can promise you that the ones that make it onto the blog are worth making. Much like this black bean and sweet potato chili and this hearty spaghetti sauce, this marinated chicken and noodles recipe has been a family favorite for years (and years and years, as I grew up eating it as well- thanks mom!) and I’m so excited to pass it along to you today!
It’s ridiculously simple, which certainly only helps up its status as a favorite. And the girls? They devour it– down the the last bite. In fact, it’s one of the few meals that keeps them both seated and focused on eating.
It works well for the whole family because the girls and David like it over pasta (rotini is a hit because it’s easy for the girls to stab with their forks) and I can make it a low carb meal by serving over my favorite faux pasta- Palmini!
The six simple ingredients are probably all things you already have in your pantry, so nothing fancy needed. Yet, it turns out delicious enough to work for an at-home date night as well as it works for a simple week night dinner. It just depends on how much wine you pour to go with it.
If you’re looking to switch up your dinner routine, I highly recommend adding this recipe to your meal plan, pinning it for later or even sharing it on facebook. I know I can always use another guaranteed-to-please simple dinner in our arsenal!
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Marinated Chicken and Noodles
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This savory, flavor-packed marinade will have the whole family running to the table. Its simple ingredient list makes it a great option to jazz up chicken for weeknight dinners and will please even the pickiest palates.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 4 medium chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb Rotini (or pasta of choice)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, parsley and ketchup until thoroughly combined.
- Pound chicken breasts until even, about an inch thick.
- Place chicken in marinade, making sure it is thoroughly covered, and place in fridge for 4-6 hours.
- When ready to make the meal, preheat the oven to 350 degress. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade, and place the chicken in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked though.
- Meanwhile pour reserved marinade into a small pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low while cooking the pasta according to the directions.
- Rinse and drain pasta, place chicken on top and spoon sauce over the chicken and noodles. Serve immediately.
sherry says
Will have to give this one a try very soon!
Brittany Dixon says
Haha, I’ll bet you are sick of it by now– you always had/have the BEST recipes! Thanks for letting me share them 🙂
Madelaine says
Hi Brittany! Love the blog 🙂 What do you find is the best way to marinate the chicken breasts (large plastic baggie, tupperware container, etc.)?
Let me know when you have a chance!
Thank you!!!
Brittany Dixon says
Hi and thanks Madelaine! 🙂 I typically go with large plastic bags so I can squeeze the air out and make sure whatever I’m marinating is well coated. I also go in and “squish it” around anytime I open the fridge. Hope this helps!
Kate says
Family recipes are the best! They are food for your soul!
Soy sauce is a great staple in our kitchen, too (we use the salt-reduced version). You can make almost anything taste better and more flavorful by adding soy sauce!
jennifer says
This recipe sounds amazing. I start my menu plan for next week today and this is on it for sure! Thanks for sharing a simple, healthy, family meal!
Brittany Dixon says
Awesome! Please let me know what you think!
Bets says
My husband is the worst cook in the history of the world. He stays home most days so he keeps offering to make dinner but I’m afraid of the outcome- this looks like something he could actually make. Thank you so much for sharing!
Brittany Dixon says
He definitely could! I’m convinced it is foolproof. Let me know if he tries it! 🙂
Jessie @ The Acquired Sass says
Maybe a silly question…but I was always taught that the marinade from your raw meat needed to be tossed. Like, that you couldn’t use it even if you boil it. I’m guessing you’ve had no issues with this?
‘Cause I’m betting this would be delicious over rice or egg noodles too!
Jodi S says
That’s what I was wondering !!
Brittany Dixon says
My mom actually usually used egg noodles! Too funny.
As for your question, if you cook the marinade afterwards, it is completely fine. I did a quick google just to check, and found plenty of articles that say it is a great method. Still, for one more check, this article confirms it is ok as long as you boil it –> http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/marinades.html
Maybe more proof is that I’ve been eating it since I was a kid and never had issues 😉
Great question though; thank you for asking it!
Jessie @ The Acquired Sass says
Haha, I wasn’t even going to request sources, just a confirmation that you’ve never gotten a queasy stomach afterwards would have been fine for me.
Thanks for the quick (and well sourced) response!
Megan says
I made this last night and it was really yummy! I used liquid aminos in place of soy sauce and it made it too salty. Also my sauce broke boiling/simmering. Any tips for that? Or am I alone on that one. I will definitely be keeping this dinner in rotation. Thanks for sharing.
Brittany Dixon says
Hi Megan- so glad you liked it! And thank you for the feedback. I am so sorry but I accidentally had written 10 minutes of boiling instead of 1 — it probably over-reduced your sauce. I’m sorry and will go make the edit now! Thank you again!
Stephanie says
Ive had this pinned forever- making it tonight for myself and the boyfriend!
Laurie says
Very good and very easy! I had To substitute with the red wine vinegar so mine was a little bitter but it was awesome anyway. Definitely will make again.
Elisangela Moraes says
It sounds delicious
Julie says
My family doesn’t like ketchup- any recommendations to modify the recipe that would still be tasty?
Brittany Dixon says
It’s a fairly large part of the marinade, so I don’t believe there would be a good substitute. Maybe when combined with the other ingredients it won’t be as noticeable? The marinade definitely does not taste like ketchup.
Jennifer says
This was really good! It was easy and my whole family loved it, even my picky eaters! Thanks for the recipe.
Brittany Dixon says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!