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Chicken and Bacon mix with fresh vegetables in this delicious homemade Ragu

Chicken and Bacon Ragu

A hearty pasta sauce made with chicken, bacon, and vegetables served over ribbon pasta.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • ½ c. chicken broth
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ c. half and half
  • 1 lb. pappardelle
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is no longer pink.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add in the bacon. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the fat has rendered.
  • Add remaining olive oil along with onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 mintues or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Season the mixture in the pan with salt and pepper then add in the wine and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and half and half. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  • Toss the pasta with half of the sauce and top with half of the Parmesan cheese. Save remaining sauce for later.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Rachael Ray