Weeknight Chicken Ragu Recipe

Name: Weeknight Chicken Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground chicken; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; salt; pepper; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1
Microwave ground chicken, onion, tomato paste, garlic, and Italian seasoning in bowl, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2
Break up any large pieces of chicken with spoon, then drain off fat; transfer to slow cooker.
3
Stir in tomato puree, soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
4
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 2-3 hours on LOW.
5
Using large spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce.
6
Before serving, stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Enough sauce for 1 lb.
8
pasta.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground chicken, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Chicken Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Weeknight Chicken Ragu

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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