Chicken Bolognese
This Chicken Bolognese is a lean and flavorful take on the classic Italian dish, using ground chicken and a rich tomato sauce that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk finely chopped
- 14.5 oz canned tomatoes crushed or diced
- 1 cup red wine optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 2 tsp Italian herbs dried, per preference
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up and cooking until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in red wine and simmer until evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and Italian herbs, then add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over pasta, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This dish can be made a day ahead for even better flavor. Use San Marzano tomatoes for the best results. Freeze leftovers in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.