Easy Ground Chicken Bolognese
This easy Chicken Bolognese is a light, healthy twist on the classic Italian sauce. Made with lean ground chicken and simmered to perfection, it’s a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 185.39kcal
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Garlic press
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 2 carrots minced
- 2 celery stalks minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup dry white or red wine optional
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
- ¾ cup plain unsweetened milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil & butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic and salt and saute for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add in the tomato paste and brown for a few minutes.
- Add the ground chicken and crumble for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the wine (if using), deglaze the bottom of the pot & allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add in the can of tomato puree, black pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, cover, then turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour in the milk and stir.
- Season with more salt to taste.
- Serve with spaghetti and top with parmesan cheese, if desired
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Notes
- Simmering the sauce for an extended period on medium-low heat helps meld the flavors and develop a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Always cook your pasta al dente for a firm hold and so it does not fall apart.
- Everything from the base to the last sprinkle of salt is important in a chicken bolognese recipe. Build depth by sautéing aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery which add to the complexity of the dish.
- Chicken bolognese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Properly stored in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag, cooked chicken bolognese can last 2 to 3 months in the freezer. Be sure to allow the bolognese to cool completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers.
- To reheat, defrost in the refrigerator overnight or directly in a saucepan over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 185.39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.25g | Protein: 14.53g | Fat: 11.06g | Saturated Fat: 2.47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.18g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65.29mg | Sodium: 328.95mg | Potassium: 705.3mg | Fiber: 1.95g | Sugar: 4.24g | Vitamin A: 3680.45IU | Vitamin C: 7.36mg | Calcium: 33.08mg | Iron: 1.63mg
