5.0 from 48 votes
Chicken Bolognese
A leaner alternative to beef, this Chicken Bolognese is made in authentic Italian fashion and is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 864 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1 carrot , peeled and chopped
- 1 celery rib , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 30 ounce can crushed tomatoes (imported Italian San Marzano's are the best)
- 1 cup strong chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper
- 1 pound Pasta of Choice , cooked according to package instructions
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chicken and cook, breaking up the pieces, until there is no pink remaining, about 5 minutes. Add the wine, increase the temperature to high, and boil for 2 minutes.Add the tomatoes and their juice, the chicken broth, parsley, rosemary, and thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered, until the sauce has slightly thickened. In the last 10 minutes, add the cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on the cooked pasta sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.Note: This sauce tastes even better the next day. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. It also freezes well.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
864kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
108g
(36%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Potassium
1681mg
(48%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
3710IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
197mg
(20%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 864
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 864kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1681mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3710IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.