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Italian Chicken Mince Recipes

Easy Italian Chicken Mince Recipe

A simple, weeknight-friendly Italian-style pasta made with chicken mince instead of beef. Light, hearty, and comforting, this dish brings garlic, herbs, and tomatoes together into a sauce that’s quick to make but full of flavor. Perfect for when you want something cozy but not heavy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken mince breast, thigh, or mix
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • olive oil for cooking
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 g canned tomatoes diced, whole, or crushed
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock or water
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • grated Parmesan optional topping
  • pasta of choice spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, etc.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1 – Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2 – Sauté Veggies: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and carrot. Cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
  3. Step 3 – Add Chicken: Add chicken mince. Break it up with a spoon and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Step 4 – Build Sauce: Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add tomato paste, cook for a minute, then add canned tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5 – Simmer: Reduce heat and let sauce bubble gently for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  6. Step 6 – Combine & Serve: Toss pasta into the sauce. Adjust seasoning, garnish with basil and Parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

For creamier sauce, stir in a splash of milk or cream near the end. Freeze sauce separately from pasta for best texture when reheating.