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Easy Chicken Ragu

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This easy chicken ragu is a budget-friendly, 30-minute meal made with ground chicken, vegetables, and store-bought marinara. It’s flavorful, hearty, and perfect for weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces dry pasta (such as spaghetti or linguini)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

1 medium stalk celery, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 pound ground chicken

1/4 cup dry red or white wine (or chicken/vegetable broth)

3 cups marinara sauce (or 1 26oz jar)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and rosemary; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground chicken. Cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
  5. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Pour in wine (or broth). Cook for 1 minute to deglaze the pan.
  7. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve sauce over pasta.

Notes

  • Substitute ground chicken with turkey, beef, pork, or sausage as desired.
  • Use chicken or veggie broth in place of wine if preferred.
  • Simmer longer for a thicker, richer sauce.
  • Top with Parmesan for extra flavor if not dairy-free.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 555
  • Sugar: 9.8g
  • Sodium: 861mg
  • Fat: 20.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 59.9g
  • Fiber: 6.3g
  • Protein: 30.5g
  • Cholesterol: 96.3mg