Are you interested in learning what to make with ground chicken? Most folks don’t realize just how many incredible ground chicken recipes are out there.
Ground chicken is similar to ground turkey, although ground chicken is usually a little more expensive than its turkey counterpart. The good thing is that you can use ground chicken in any recipe that calls for ground beef. Want a big pot of steaming chili? Ground chicken to the rescue!
Healthy ground chicken recipes are a great way to reduce your consumption of red meat without giving up meat completely. Plus, you can season chicken in so many delicious ways!
Looking for a new way to reinvent your usual chicken dishes? Ground chicken recipes offer a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Not only is ground chicken a lean source of protein, it also allows you to explore flavors and cuisines you may not have tried before. This article will delve into some mouthwatering ground chicken recipes that will surprise your palate and delight your taste buds.
Incorporating ground chicken into your daily menu offers endless possibilities. From appetizers to entrees, you’ll find that ground chicken can be adapted to suit any meal. Additionally, ground chicken can be a healthier alternative to beef or pork due to its lower fat content. As you read on, you will discover new recipes that make the most of this unique protein.
With the diverse range of ground chicken recipes we will share, consider stepping outside of your comfort zone and experimenting with bold flavors, interesting textures, and unexpected combinations. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out, these recipes will inspire you to get creative in the kitchen and elevate your everyday meals using ground chicken.
And budget-wise, ground chicken is often more affordable than certain ground beef. And ground chicken has higher protein than beef, which has more fats and calories.
But, “what can I make with ground chicken?” you ask. Well, below, we’ve found 34 of the best ground chicken recipes that are certain to make you exclaim “winner winner chicken dinner!”
Italian Wedding soup is one of those easy ground chicken recipes that features juicy chicken meatballs swimming in a flavorful and savory broth with veggies and noodles.
Ingredients for this recipe include olive oil, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, dried thyme, chicken stock, bay leaves, uncooked acini di pepe pasta, rosemary, baby spinach, lemon juice, fresh parsley leaves, Kosher salt, black pepper, parmesan, ground chicken sausage, panko, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder.
Another one of our favorite recipes using ground chicken is Chicken Bolognese. This dish features a mind-blowingly delicious Bolognese sauce and seasoned ground chicken over fluffy spaghetti.
It’s a healthy and tasty twist on an Italian classic.
Ingredients include ground chicken, tomatoes, tomato puree, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, black pepper, oregano, Worchester sauce, bullion stock cubes, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and spaghetti noodles.
Chicken potstickers are one of those meals with ground chicken most folks think are too difficult to make at home. But, in truth, they are very easy to make and taste much better than many you’ll find in restaurants!
Ingredients for this dish include ground chicken, scallions, cabbage, garlic cloves, black pepper, ginger, soy, sesame oil, salt, round wrappers, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, and water.
Minestrone with chicken meatballs is one of the heartiest and tastiest ground chicken dinner ideas in town when it comes to soups.
Ingredients for this recipe include olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, kale leaves, dry red wine, tomato, chicken stock, water, bay leaf, canned white kidney or cannellini beans, fresh basil, salt, red pepper flakes, ground chicken, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, bread crumbs, egg, and black pepper.
Another one of our healthy and simple ground chicken recipes is Sloppy Joes. It’s as easy to make as the traditional beef version, but much better for you!
Ingredients for this dish include vegetable oil, yellow onion, red bell pepper, garlic, ground chicken, carrot, dijon mustard, Worchestershire sauce, liquid smoke, chili powder, smoked paprika, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and buns.
Are you still asking what to do with ground chicken that you haven’t already tried? Well, how about this fun recipe for chicken seekh kababs? Juicy chicken combined with savory Indian seasonings will rock your world!
Ingredients for this recipe include ground chicken, shallot, chili, ginger garlic paste, cilantro, carrot, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and bamboo skewers.
It’s hard to believe that you can make this savory Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad KraPow) meal in only ten minutes, but it’s true! It features ground chicken seasoned with savory Thai spices guaranteed to wake up your taste buds!
Ingredients include oil, Thai bird chilies (or Holland chilies), shallots, garlic, ground chicken, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and chicken broth.
Chicken Empanadas are savory pockets of joy and happiness you can create in minutes right at home! These savory meat pies are packed with flavor. Plus, you can freeze this dish for a quick meal.
Ingredients include flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, ice water, egg, onion, ground chicken, potato, frozen peas and carrots (thawed), raisins, soy sauce, salt, pepper, oil, and water.
Chicken Quesadillas are packed with savory seasoned ground chicken and gooey cheese.
They make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner along with our favorite toppings like sliced jalapenos, pico de Gallo, salsa, sour cream, and green onions.
Ingredients for this recipe include onion, garlic cloves, ground chicken, refried beans, soy sauce, cumin, oregano, cheddar cheese, tortillas.
Chicken Nachos are another quick and easy Mexican dinner you can make for the family or a bigger crowd in single, double, triple, and quadruple batches.
Ingredients include ground chicken, corn tortilla chips, garlic, chili powder, cumin, scallions, salsa, black beans, frozen corn, tomato, fresh cilantro, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Mexican cheese, and lime.
You can also add toppings such as jalapenos and sour cream.
We all love Taco Tuesdays, and if you’re watching your diet or just want something a little different, chicken taco soup might be just the thing! You get all the delicious flavors of chicken tacos with fewer calories.
Ingredients include ground chicken, chicken broth, onion, garlic clove, tomatoes, black beans, cannellini beans, corn, bell pepper, taco seasoning, toppings such as shredded cheese, fresh avocado, tortilla strips, or sour cream.
This lighter version of the classic meatball sub delivers gooey, melty cheese, savory basil tomato sauce, and juicy chicken meatballs all on a toasted submarine roll to a delicious sandwich sure to become a fan favorite in your household!
The ingredients you’ll need include ground chicken, dry bread crumbs, onions, Italian parsley, garlic cloves, oil, basil & tomato pasta sauce, submarine rolls, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Wonton Soup is another popular dish you can find at many Chinese restaurants. But, instead of spending lots of dough for a single serving of chicken wonton soup, you can make your own and have enough leftover to freeze.
Ingredients for this recipe include wanton wrappers, Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, egg, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, green onions, white pepper, salt, chicken stock, and baby bok choy.
There’s nothing like the savory taste of stuffed bell peppers with seasoned ground chicken, melty cheese, and a few tasty veggies. The one-of-a-kind flavor of the peppers just adds so many dimensions to the meat and cheese. It’s crazy!
The ingredients you’ll need include bell peppers, ground chicken, onion, brown rice, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato sauce, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
This yummy recipe featuring sour cream and ground chicken is ready to serve in only 40 minutes and is a hearty soup guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest appetites!
Ingredients for this recipe include ground chicken, olive oil, onion, carrot, garlic, white beans (great northern or cannellini), green chilies, jalapeno, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, chili powder, chicken broth, sour cream, flour, salt, and diced tomatoes.
The ingredients for this recipe include ground chicken breast, Italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, onion, marinara sauce, dried Italian seasoning, fresh basil, fresh parsley, kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, egg, and shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping).
Another fabulous ground chicken alternative to a traditional beef-based recipe is chicken Salsbury steak. These savory, flavorful, juicy chicken patties have everything we love in a Salsbury steak and are amazing with some garlic mashed potatoes and green beans!
Ingredients include ground chicken, seasoned dry breadcrumbs, large egg, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, butter, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, dried parsley or basil, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
This Mexican casserole has all the flavors you savor!
Ingredients for this dish include brown rice, olive oil, yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, ground chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, nonfat Greek yogurt, canned black beans, grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, fresh cilantro, and green onions.
Chicken meatloaf is a healthier alternative to traditional beef meatloaf with the same meaty texture and incredible flavors.
This is a fabulous meal when served with steamed veggies and homemade mashed potatoes.
The ingredients for this recipe include ketchup, brown sugar, Worchesthire sauce, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, carrot, celery, kosher salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and ground chicken.
A delicious homecooked Asian meal doesn’t have to take a long time to prepare and cook. Within minutes, this ground chicken stir fry can be on your plate and satisfying your face!
Ingredients for this dish include ground chicken, ramen noodles, hoisin sauce, lime, Sriracha, green beans, garlic cloves, green onions, and vegetable oil.
You don’t have to drive to a restaurant or nuke a bland, frozen dinner to enjoy teriyaki chicken when this recipe makes it so easy. Not to mention, it tastes miles better!
Ingredients for this dish include vegetable oil, sesame oil, ground chicken, onion, garlic cloves, grated ginger, pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, liquid honey, corn starch, water, hoisin sauce, long grain rice, and green onions.
This recipe for ground orange chicken is a unique twist to one of our favorite Asian dishes. Instead of fried or grilled chicken pieces, we have ground chicken that mixes in much better with rice.
Ingredients include olive or canola oil, ground chicken, orange marmalade, sweet BBQ sauce, ground ginger, red chili pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and green onions.
One of our favorite 20-minute meals is this recipe for Korean chicken bowls. This dish is packed with garlic and ginger flavors that really bring the ground chicken to life!
Ingredients for this recipe include ground chicken, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, pear, red chili flakes, and edamame.
Another fantastic meal you can make as a h’ordeuvres or main dish is Firecracker chicken meatballs. These lively, meaty morsels have just enough sweet spice to get the party started!
Ingredients for this meal include ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, kosher salt, ground pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, hot sauce, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
This versatile and taste Chicken Kheema recipe brings together an array of wonderful Indian flavors in a dish that’s amazing over your favorite pasta or rice.
Ingredients for this recipe include ground chicken, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, onion, beefsteak tomato, tomato paste, water, salt, oil, cilantro, and red chili powder.
Picadillo is a vibrantly colorful and flavorful dish that’s originally from Spain. However, there are variations in many countries, like Mexico, Cuba, and the Philippines.
Ingredients for this recipe include Spanish onion, olive oil, garlic, ground chicken, Idaho potatoes, carrots, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, frozen peas, frozen corn, soy sauce, tabasco, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
My family and I love PF Changs. However, the closest one is about an hour away. So, instead of fighting traffic, we found a recipe to enjoy their delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps right at home!
Ingredients include natural peanut butter, rice vinegar, Tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, agave or honey, lime juice, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, ground chicken breast, onion, pepper, salt, sunflower seed butter, honey, honey roasted peanuts, and lettuce leaves.
Just because you’re eating healthily doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to Taco Tuesdays! Try this amazing recipe for chicken tacos with all the taco flavors we love, minus the fat and calories we don’t.
The ingredients for this recipe include tortillas, avocado oil, chili pepper, onion, minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, ground chipotle, tomato paste, water, salsa, limes, cabbage, lettuce, and avocado for serving.
Try this recipe for Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats for a super-easy and super-healthy meal that’s ready in less than 1 hour. This high-protein, low-carb meal is not only healthy but absolutely addictive!
If you’ve got kids who don’t love eating vegetables, this is the perfect recipe to trick them into falling in love with their veggies.
The ingredients for this recipe include medium zucchini, ground chicken, salt, ground black pepper, garlic cloves, pasta sauce, parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil (optional).
This recipe for chicken and garlic spring rolls (Lumpia Ayam Sayur) comes all the way from the city of Semarang, located on the tiny island of Java. This delicious exotic spring roll is like an all-out assault on your tastebuds, with so many complex flavors working in unison to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients for this recipe include dried rice vermicelli (or another type of thin noodle), sunflower oil, ground chicken, brown, chestnut, or shitake mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, garlic cloves, spring onions, kecap manis, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sea salt, spring roll wrappers, banana or egg (for sealing).
And here’s a video featuring a bonus ground chicken recipe for Easy Thai Basil Chicken.
Our 35+ BEST Ground Chicken Recipes (+Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes)
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
