Ready in under 20 minutes, this chicken ragu for pasta makes a quick, flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy. The sauce is simple, delicious, and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Chicken Ragu
If your household is busy, this chicken ragu is a lifesaver. It’s fast to prepare and pairs beautifully with any pasta to create a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
I have a very picky eater at home, so I aim for crowd-pleasing recipes. This chicken pasta sauce is one of those reliable winners. It’s mild, flavorful, and easy to customize with vegetables or extra seasoning.
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My daughter loves pasta and fish most of all, so I often add vegetables or lean meat to make dishes more filling and nutritious. For this meal I made a quick chicken ragu using ground chicken so the texture is soft and easy to eat.
Chicken ragu recipe
This is a short, kid-friendly take on a classic ragu or Bolognese. It skips wine so it’s suitable for children and for anyone who prefers not to cook with alcohol. The sauce still has plenty of flavor from aromatics and herbs.
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This ragu uses onion, carrot, garlic, fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, and dried oregano and thyme. We served it with spaghetti, but any pasta shape will work well.
You will also need:
- Large non-stick skillet or saucepan
- Bamboo spatula
- Bamboo cutting board
- Sharp knife
Chicken sauce recipe for pasta
Petro Neagu
Ingredients
- 1 lbs ground chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion finely diced
- 1 medium carrot grated
- 3 large garlic cloves smashed into a puree
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes diced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dry thyme
You will also need:
- Large non-stick skillet
- Bamboo spatula
- Bamboo cutting board
- Sharp knife
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
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Add the diced onion and grated carrot; sauté until the onion is translucent.
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Add the ground chicken and cook until it browns.
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Stir in the smashed garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the oregano and thyme and cook for another minute.
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Pour in the marinara sauce and diced tomatoes; simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
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Serve hot over your favorite pasta.
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