Best 9 Easy Chicken Bolognese Recipes

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**Indulge in the Hearty Goodness of Chicken Bolognese: A Culinary Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of easy chicken bolognese recipes, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. These recipes offer a symphony of flavors, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty and satisfying meal. From the classic chicken bolognese with its rich tomato sauce and tender chicken, to the creamy and flavorful pesto chicken bolognese, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. And for those seeking a lighter option, the zucchini chicken bolognese provides a refreshing take on this beloved dish. With step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and variations, these recipes cater to every skill level and preference, making them perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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CHICKEN BOLOGNAISE



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Instead of pasta with beef, try chicken instead...healthier and tastier!!

Provided by Mike

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can peeled and crushed tomatoes
4 button mushrooms, chopped
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cups uncooked rotini pasta
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, onion and garlic; saute until chicken is mostly cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat and stir in the sugar. Simmer for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add rotini pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and serve topped with the chicken mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 194.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

WEEKNIGHT BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta
1 pound lean ground sirloin
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups dry red wine, divided
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound dried pasta, such as orecchiette or small shells
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and cook, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat has lost its pink color and has started to brown. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute. Pour 1 cup of the wine into the skillet and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt, a splash of oil, and the pasta, and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • While the pasta cooks, finish the sauce. Add the nutmeg, basil, cream, and the remaining 1/4 cup wine to the sauce and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. When the pasta is cooked, drain and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan and toss well. Serve hot with Parmesan on the side.

EASY CHICKEN BOLOGNESE



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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.

Provided by Eb Gargano

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
Linguine or your choice of pasta shape
Grated parmesan ((or cheddar))

Steps:

  • 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
  • Turn the heat up and add the lardons/diced bacon. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring regularly, until the lardons and onions are lightly browned.
  • Turn the heat back down and add the garlic. Fry for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve with your choice of pasta shape and sprinkled with parmesan (or cheddar if you prefer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground chuck beef
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano.

CLASSIC BOLOGNESE



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I make many meat-based sauces, or ragu. The original ragu alla Bolognese (meat sauce) dates to the late 19th century and is credited to a cook named Pellegrino Artusi, in 1891. Though it is named for Bologna, Italy, it was first cooked or created in the town of a lesser-known name, Imola, in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Serve this sauce with egg tagliatelle or pappardelle or layer it between egg pasta sheets with bechamel for lasagna alla Bolognese.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons EVOO
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 bay leaf
1/4 pound meaty pancetta, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef (80 to 85 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 scant teaspoon ground white pepper
About 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
A quarter to a third of a 750-milliliter bottle of white wine
2 cups whole milk
One 28-ounce can diced or crushed Italian tomatoes
1 cup beef bone broth or stock plus 1 cup to reserve
1 small chunk cheese rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano, optional
1 pound egg tagliatelle or pappardelle
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving
A handful of fresh basil, leaves torn

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add the butter to the oil in small pieces and when the butter foams, add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic and bay and stir, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and stir 8 to 10 more minutes to render and crisp. Add about a third of the beef and crumble it with a wooden paddle or spoon, let all of the liquid absorb and let the meat begin to lightly caramelize before adding the next third; repeat. Season the meat with salt, pepper, white pepper and nutmeg. Add white wine, about a quarter to a third of a bottle, then stir and let it absorb into the meat. Scrape up all of the fond or the drippings from the meats and vegetables, being careful not to burn the meat. Add milk, tomatoes and about 1 cup stock, a piece of cheese rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano if you have one, then lower heat to simmer, partially cover and cook the sauce 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Add up to 1 extra cup of stock if needed if sauce gets too thick. The perfect traditional Bolognese should be buttery, uniform and emulsified, the consistency of rich, tender, pourable oatmeal. Remove bay leaf and the rind, if using, from the sauce. Sauce may be made a few days ahead as the longer it sets, the better it gets.
  • To serve, cook pasta in salted water 1 minute less than package directions for al dente. Reserve 1 full cup of starchy cooking water, then drain pasta and place back in hot pot.
  • Combine pasta with about two-thirds of the sauce, the cooking water and a couple of handfuls of grated cheese, tossing with tongs to combine.
  • Serve pasta in shallow bowls with a little torn basil.

SIMPLE BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 pound ground chuck beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chiffonade
8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a 6 quart pot, add extra-virgin olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano. Check for seasoning.
  • Serve hot.

CHICKEN BOLOGNESE WITH PENNE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
Pinch chili flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, and chili flakes and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Carefully deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce until the white wine is almost completely evaporated.
  • Add the tomato sauce and juice and simmer until a thick sauce consistency, about 20 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the penne in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. Add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to the sauce. Add the drained pasta to the sauce along with the Parmesan and toss well. Serve in a large bowl garnished with parsley leaves.

CHICKEN BOLOGNESE WITH TAGLIATELLE



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Our light version of pasta Bolognese features ground chicken -- and plenty of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 celery stalk, finely chopped (1/2 cup), plus leaves for serving
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (3/4 cup)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound ground chicken (preferably a mix of white and dark)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
3/4 cup whole milk
1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juices, pureed
1 pound tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine
Freshly grated Parmesan and nutmeg, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Add onion, celery, and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking into bite-size pieces, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and tomatoes; reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; return to pot. Add sauce, then pasta water, a little at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Drizzle with oil and top with celery leaves, cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg; serve.

EASY CHICKEN BOLOGNESE



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This is from Giada DeLaurentis, and the original recipe calls for turkey meat leftover from Thanksgiving. I use a store bought cooked rotisserie chicken. This is quick and easy, and so delicious.

Provided by Mary Close

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 lb shredded cooked chicken (or turkey)
3 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and and heat 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring often. Stir in basil. Season the sauce, to taste with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cool completely, than transfer it to a container and freeze for future use. Bring sauce to a simmer before using.).
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten as needed. Serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.6, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 675.3, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 13.8, Protein 31.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken broth for the best flavor. You can also use vegetable broth or water, but the flavor will be less rich.
  • Brown the chicken well before adding it to the sauce. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chicken from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sauce. This will add flavor, texture, and color. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Some good options include spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni.

Conclusion:

Chicken bolognese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or vegetarian, there is a chicken bolognese recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken bolognese a try.

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