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Easy Chicken Bolognese

Who says Bolognese has to be made with mince? This Easy Chicken Bolognese, made with chicken thigh, is quick, easy and budget friendly – perfect for busy weeknight evenings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 472 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , Italian , British

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 100 g lardons/diced bacon (preferably smoked)
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
  • 500 g chicken thigh
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml chicken stock (or 1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 200 ml water)
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • 1 sprig of thyme (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
To serve...
  • Linguine or your choice of pasta shape
  • grated parmesan (or cheddar)

Instructions

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  1. Place the oil and diced onions in a medium to large saucepan and cook over a low heat, with the lid on for 3 minutes, to soften the onions. Stir occasionally
  2. Turn the heat up and add the lardons/diced bacon. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, until the lardons and onions are lightly browned.
  3. Turn the heat back down and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the chicken, tomatoes, stock and herbs, plus salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, then turn down low and simmer for 20 minutes, without a lid, until the chicken is tender, and the sauce reduced.
  5. Remove the chicken onto a place and quickly shred with two forks. Return the chicken to the sauce and simmer for another couple of minutes.
  6. Serve with your choice of pasta shape and sprinkled with parmesan (or cheddar if you prefer).

Notes

  • Suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 472kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 691mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 315IU (6%) Vitamin C 12.1mg (13%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472

% Daily Value*

Calories 472kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 691mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 315IU 6%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 13%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.