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Two bowls of Easy Chicken Bolognese with Italian Sausage served over pappardelle pasta and topped with grated Parmesan, styled on a wooden table with fresh herbs

Easy Chicken Bolognese with Italian Sausage (No Chopping!)

A cozy, weeknight bolognese made with ground chicken, Italian sausage, and San Marzano tomatoes. No chopping required—just one pan, bold flavor, and 40 minutes start to finish.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 347 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet for sauce
  • 1 Large Pot to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Calabrian chilies optional
  • 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
  • 1 1/2 pounds Ground chicken preferably 85/15 or a mix of dark and white meat
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 28 ounces Passata or puréed San Marzano tomatoes
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the dried basil, oregano, and Calabrian chilies (if using), stirring just until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
  • Add the ground Italian sausage and ground chicken. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 7–10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing it to deepen in color and flavor.
  • Pour in the passata or puréed tomatoes. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Let cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Spoon over your favorite cooked pasta and finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use a mix of dark and white ground chicken (85/15) for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Cook the tomato paste for 1–2 minutes after browning the meat to deepen the flavor.
  • Let the sauce simmer uncovered so it naturally thickens — just stir occasionally.
  • This recipe pairs well with rigatoni, pappardelle, or any short, ridged pasta.
  • The sauce can be made ahead — it tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 7.4gProtein: 26.1gFat: 23.9g
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