Chicken Bolognese

A lighter version of a classic, this chicken bolognese recipe is a healthy, hearty, and comforting dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients, this chicken bolognese is full of flavor and freezes wonderfully for another day.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 2 20

Total Time: 2 35

Servings: servings

Equipment

Round Dutch Oven

Ingredients

2 teaspoons kosher salt separated
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil separated
2 pounds ground chicken
1 yellow onion minced
5 to 6 cloves garlic minced
1½ cups minced carrots
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire

To Serve

cooked pasta or side of choice
fresh basil leaves
shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Combine 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When hot, add the ground chicken to cook, breaking up the chicken into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
Add the spices to the ground chicken and mix again. Let the chicken cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is almost cooked through but not fully. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Without cleaning the pot, add the last tablespoon of olive oil and then add the onion and ½ teaspoon of salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes, and then add the garlic and carrots. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook for just under a minute, making sure everything is coated.
Add the rest of the salt, crushed tomatoes, white wine vinegar, bay leaves, brown sugar, and Worcestershire to the pot and stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground chicken back to the pot, stir, turn the heat down to low, and simmer uncovered for 1½ to 2 hours. Stir periodically to prevent the bottom from burning.
Once thickened to your liking, remove the pot from heat and remove the bay leaves. Add more salt if needed.
While the bolognese cooks, prepare pasta according to package instructions. Serve the bolognese over the pasta and top with parmesan and chopped basil.

Nutrition

Course: One Pot

Cuisine: Comfort

Author: Carmy