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A bowl of chicken bolognese on a bes of cooked spaghetti.
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Best Chicken Bolognese

Healthy chicken bolognese made with ground chicken, rich tomato sauce and spaghetti. An easy pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Diet: High Protein
Allergen: Dairy, Fish, Gluten
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Dannii Martin

Ingredients

  • 420 g Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion peeled and diced
  • 120 g Carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 600 g Chicken mince
  • 800 g Chopped tomatoes canned
  • 3 tablespoon Tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 5 g Fresh basil finely chopped
  • 20 g Parmesan to serve
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Instructions

  • Cook 420 g Spaghetti according to the packet instructions - usually around 12 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan or deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Onion, 120 g Carrots and 2 Garlic cloves and cook on low for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.
  • Add 600 g Chicken mince to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in 800 g Chopped tomatoes, 3 tablespoon Tomato puree, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Mix well until everything is fully combined.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it cooks, the richer and thicker the flavour becomes.
  • Serve the chicken bolognese over the cooked spaghetti and finish with 5 g Fresh basil and 20 g Parmesan shavings.

Notes

  • Grate the carrot instead of dicing for a smoother sauce texture and if you want to hide it for kids.
  • Don't rush the sauce. It needs to be cooked low and slow to get the best flavour.
  • Use a wide pan to help moisture evaporate and concentrate flavour.
  • Double the batch - this sauce freezes beautifully. Just make sure you have a big enough pan.
  • Taste the sauce at the end and add extra seasoning if needed.
  • If I was making this for a date night, I would add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
  • Why not serve this chicken Bolognese with some Cheesy Garlic Bread on the side?

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3628IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 4mg

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