Ground Chicken in Tomato Sauce in a Skillet – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Sometimes, all you need is one versatile recipe that pairs easily with a wide variety of side dishes. And this is the one! Ground chicken cooks quickly, and the tomato sauce makes it juicier and richer in flavor. Here is a simple everyday recipe!

Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 600 g ground chicken;
• 1 onion;
• 1 carrot;
• 2 garlic cloves;
• 250 ml tomato juice;
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste;
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Peel the vegetables, finely dice the onion, grate the carrot, and mince the garlic.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the onion and carrot for 5-6 minutes until soft.
3. Add the ground chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up any lumps with a spatula.
4. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Pour in the tomato juice and mix well again.
5. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer the chicken for another 10-12 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens.