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A bowl of chicken bolognese pasta sauce served with pasta.

Healthy Chicken Bolognese

Published on September 25, 2024 | By

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food? This Chicken Bolognese recipe is packed with rich flavors, making it perfect for a hearty meal. 

Using Isernio’s lean ground chicken, this dish is loaded with protein, making it both nutritious and satisfying. It’s also a sneaky way to add veggies to your meal without sacrificing flavor. 

Best of all, this one-pot recipe is ideal for busy weeknights—simply let it simmer on the stovetop while you unwind. Plus, it freezes beautifully, so you can make a batch ahead of time and enjoy it another time.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 lb Isernio’s Ground Chicken
  • 1 lb Isernio’s Chicken Sausage
  • ¼ cup parsley, fresh, chopped
  • ¼ cup basil, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • x2 28 oz.cans crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
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  • To serve:
  • 16 oz. pasta, any variety of pasta will work
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 4 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Add the celery and carrot to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken and chicken sausage to the skillet. Cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it browns, until no pink remains.
  4. Stir all of the seasonings into the meat and vegetables. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chicken bolognese simmer uncovered for 1.5 hours. Stir every 15-20 minutes to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom and to ensure even cooking.
  7. Serve the bolognese sauce over your favorite pasta.. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil for a burst of color and flavor.
  8. Pro Tip: If freezing for later, let the sauce cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. It freezes well for up to 3 months!
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