Description
A comforting and hearty Chicken Bolognese with Fettuccine recipe that features tender ground chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables and Italian herbs, served over silky fettuccine noodles for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) canned tomatoes
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Have your canned tomatoes and dried herbs ready to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute without burning it.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until no longer pink and slightly browned for extra flavor.
- Add Tomatoes and Herbs: Pour in the canned tomatoes, crushing them gently with your spoon. Stir in dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Boil the Fettuccine: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked fettuccine with the chicken bolognese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it to desired consistency. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like basil or thyme when possible for brighter aroma.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and moist.
- Save pasta water to help loosen and bind the sauce to the noodles.
- Allow the sauce to simmer to deepen the flavors.
- Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced umami and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Chicken Bolognese, Fettuccine, Italian pasta, ground chicken sauce, quick dinner