Chicken Goulash
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Chicken Goulash
Description
In the Chicken Goulash recipe, lean ground chicken is cooked with diced onions and Worcestershire sauce for savory depth. Cherry tomatoes add freshness and slight acidity as they cook down with a jarred vodka pasta sauce, creating a robust, tomato-based sauce.
The choice of chickpea pasta adds texture and a gluten-free alternative, but any pasta can be used. Once the protein and sauce simmer together to meld flavors, cooked pasta is stirred into the sauce to soak in the flavors, finishing with shredded mozzarella for a creamy, melted topping that enriches the dish.
This goulash blends a ground poultry base rather than traditional beef and uses a vodka pasta sauce for subtle creaminess and tomato character. The method includes simmering with a lid to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to develop thoroughly, resulting in a satisfying, homestyle meal.
It’s recommended to use ground chicken with some fat content to enhance flavor and texture; leaner options may reduce juiciness. Variations include substituting ground beef, turkey, or vegetarian alternatives like chickpeas or plant-based meat.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta I used chickpea pasta
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken 92% lean**
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup onion white, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 25 oz vodka pasta sauce or sauce of choice, jar
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the box instructions. Once cooked, strain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot/dutch oven to medium heat. Add the olive oil or cooking spray and add in the ground chicken. Then, add in Worcestershire sauce and diced white onion. Give everything a stir to get the cooking going. Use a meat masher to break up the chicken as it cooks.
- Next, dice your cherry tomatoes and add them into the pot.
- Then, pour in pasta sauce and stir. Mix well and ensure there are no chicken or veggie chunks stuck to the bottom of the pan. Lower the heat and place the lid on top of the pot and let the pot simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the noodles into the pot and stir so they’re all covered. Allow the pasta to simmer for an additional 10 minutes on low heat.
- Add the shredded mozzarella 5 minutes prior to serving. We want it to melt into the pasta mixture and be super delicious. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in short intervals to preserve texture.
- Using ground chicken with some fat content improves flavor and juiciness; avoid extremely lean varieties.
- Substitute ground beef or turkey for chicken if preferred for different flavor profiles.
- For a vegetarian option, use chickpeas or plant-based meat alternatives instead of ground chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 996mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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