Chicken Bolognese

This chicken Bolognese offers a lighter, fresher take on the traditional Italian dish by swapping out the usual beef or pork for ground chicken. With just 15 minutes of prep, this flavorful pasta sauce is ready in an hour.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken bolognese, ground chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 296kcal

Author Erin Dooner

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (130 grams) diced yellow onion (1 medium onion)
2/3 cup (80 grams) diced carrot (1 medium carrot)
2/3 cup (80 grams) diced celery (1 stalk)
1 pound (453 grams) ground chicken
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine like Sauvignon blanc or Pinot Grigio
1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk or dairy-free milk
1 (14.5-ounce / 428-ml) can of diced tomatoes (don't drain)
1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables soften.
Add the ground chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes or until it's no longer pink. Break up the chicken with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add the garlic and tomato paste, mix well, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the white wine, scraping any brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid evaporates.
Add the milk and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
Mix in the tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for 10-20 longer or until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Remove the bay leaf and serve warm over your favorite pasta.
Let leftovers cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

If gluten-free or dairy-free - most broths are typically gluten- and dairy-free. However, it's always important to check the ingredients list because some commercial broths may contain gluten or dairy, either in the form of added flavorings or as thickeners like milk powder or wheat.

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