Meaty Chicken Ragù

A great hearty meat sauce made with inexpensive chicken thighs.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 Skinless Chicken Thighs
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Small Onion, Chopped
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Celery Stalk, Chopped
• 2 Carrots, Peeled And Chopped
• 1 Cup Dry White or Red Wine
• 1 (28 oz) Can Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
• Salt & Pepper
• Pinch Of Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Pound Fresh Pasta (Pappardelle or Fettuccine)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse the chicken thighs, and then pat dry.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large skillet over...: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken thighs well on both sides.
3. 3Remove the chicken pieces to a plate.
4. 4Add the carrots, onions and celery to the...: Add the carrots, onions and celery to the pan drippings, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Add the garlic, and cook another minute or...: Add the garlic, and cook another minute or two.
6. 6Add the chicken thighs back into the skillet,...: Add the chicken thighs back into the skillet, and then add the wine.
7. 7Cook on medium heat until it has evaporated...: Cook on medium heat until it has evaporated by half.
8. 8Add in the chopped tomatoes, and seasonings.
9. 9Simmer, on low heat, covered for about 1...: Simmer, on low heat, covered for about 1 1/2 to two hours, or until the meat begins to fall off of the bones.
10. 10Remove the chicken pieces from the pan, and...: Remove the chicken pieces from the pan, and pull the meat off of the bones and chop coarsely.
11. 11Return the chicken back to the pan and...: Return the chicken back to the pan and bring the sauce mixture to a boil.
12. 12Cook a few minutes until it has reduced...: Cook a few minutes until it has reduced and thickened.
13. 13Serve hot on your fresh pasta of choice!