Leftover Roast Chicken Bolognese
4 People
250 Cals
Leftover Roast Chicken Bolognese
4 People
250 Cals
About the recipe
Eat Healthy – Spend LessMy leftover roast chicken bolognese is one of my favourite ways to turn yesterday’s dinner into a nourishing, budget-friendly meal the whole family will love. By repurposing cooked roast chicken with simple pantry ingredients, you create a rich, comforting sauce while cutting food waste and stretching your grocery budget further.Slow-cooked onion, carrot, celery and garlic form the base of this lighter bolognese, with tomatoes and lentils adding depth, fibre and protein. The leftover chicken is stirred through at the end to keep it tender and full of flavour — proof that economical cooking never has to feel second-best.This is smart, everyday cooking: one roast chicken, multiple meals, less waste and more value. Serve it with pasta, vegetables or a lighter bowl of leafy greens and enjoy a comforting classic that’s good for your body, your wallet and the planet.
Nutrition Per Serving
250
Calories
7g
Fat
2g
Saturates
10g
Sugars
589mg
Salt
21g
Protein
28g
Carbs
9g
Fibre
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 140 g Mutti tomato paste
- 400 g Mutti chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml hot water from the kettle
- 1 cup leftover cooked chicken chopped
- 250 g cooked brown lentils drained
- handful parsley or basil
- salt to taste
- 60 g spinach optional
- 30 g Parmesan to serve
Method
- COOK the carrot, celery, onion and garlic in a large pan with the olive oil for 10 minutes until softened.
- ADD the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and water.
- SIMMER for 15 minutes.
- ADD the chicken, lentils and fresh herbs.
- COOK for another 5 - 10 minutes.
- FOLD through spinach just before serving.
- SERVE with your choice of pasta, steamed rice or pile over roasted sweet potato.
- GARNISH with grated parmesan, pesto and leafy greens.
This lighter chicken bolognese is high in protein, rich in vegetables and fibre, and naturally lower in fat than traditional versions. Using leftover roast chicken reduces food waste while lentils add slow-release energy to keep you fuller for longer. Simple, nourishing ingredients that support everyday health — and your budget too.
