45 Easy Ground Chicken Recipes (2024)

This healthy egg roll in a bowl made with chicken will truly become one of your most favorite quick and easy Asian inspired dinners.

Just 25 minutes start to finish in a skillet on the stovetop. Things don't get easier than this easy ground chicken recipe!

Healthy meals can't get easier than our chicken burrito bowl meal prep recipe!

Save money by making Chipotle-style burrito bowls at home.

Thick, creamy, and hearty you won't even miss the beans in this simple stovetop creamy chicken chili.

Made in a creamy sauce with cheese and green chilis, this is a wholesome dish if you're eating low carb or keto too.

Healthy Asian chicken lettuce wraps that are BETTER than P.F. Changs! Perfect as a meal prep lunch or light dinner.

You'll love this copycat recipe made even healthier! Season ground chicken with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and hoisin sauce.

Cook until browned and serve in lettuce leaves topped with diced carrots and green onions.

These homemade air fryer chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with hidden veggies, making them a healthy dinner the kids will love too.

You just might not buy store-bought chicken tenders again after you realize how easy it is to make your own at home.

Swap beef for ground chicken in this classic stroganoff dish. Cook with mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce, and serve over egg noodles.

Why not double the recipe so you have plenty of leftovers during the week.

Make a classic Bolognese sauce with lean chicken instead of beef.

Serve the chicken meat sauce over spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

Make your own ravioli by stuffing pasta dough with a mixture of ground chicken, ricotta cheese, and herbs.

Boil until tender and serve with your favorite sauce. Don't be scared, cooking your own ravioli is actually easier than you'd think, plus it's super fun too.

If you're looking for something unique then Scotch Eggs are a must!

Just wrap boiled eggs in cooked chicken mixed with herbs and spices. Coat it in breadcrumbs and bake them until crispy.

These cheesy Italian stuffed sweet potatoes are healthy and easy to make.

Simply roast sweet potatoes, then stuff them with ground chicken, cheese, marinara, and spinach. This would work with baked potatoes too!

The perfect comfort dish is made with ground chicken, rice, broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese.

It is delicious and perfect for meal prepping, and it has 31 grams of protein! Feel free to swap the rice for cauliflower rice.

Make wontons with a mixture of ground chicken and seasonings.

Simmer in chicken broth with bok choy and serve hot. You could even mix in cauliflower rice for even more veggies.

For a lighter meatloaf recipe from traditional ground beef or even ground chicken, you're going to love this chicken meatloaf recipe!

This is an updated version of the classic and really makes for the ultimate comfort food. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

Elevate your traditional burger by using ground chicken. Mix in some garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, and your favorite herbs.

Grill or pan-fry the chicken burger recipe and serve with your choice of buns and toppings. You can also serve these chicken patties on a bed of lettuce by skipping the bun.

Create Italian-style ground chicken meatballs with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs.

Bake the chicken meatballs and serve with marinara sauce over spaghetti or on a sub.

If you love buffalo chicken, then you're going to love this unique twist!

Combine the ground chicken with buffalo sauce. Serve in taco shells with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, and diced celery.

Use ground chicken, cabbage, green onions, and ginger for the filling.

Seal in wonton wrappers and pan-fry for a crispy outside. These would be fantastic served with Thai sweet chili sauce.

Stir-fry ground chicken with an assortment of vegetables and a savory sauce.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Swap ground beef for chicken in this classic American dish.

Mix with a tangy tomato sauce and serve on a whole-grain bun for added nutrients.

Spread ground chicken, cheese, and sautéed onions and peppers between two tortillas.

Cook until crispy and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Stuff bell peppers with a mixture of ground chicken, rice, tomatoes, and seasoning.

Bake the Italian stuffed peppers until peppers are tender.

If you love Italian wedding soup, then you'll love this version with meatballs!

The hardest part about this recipe will be finding the Acini de Pepe since it's been sold out everywhere after going viral on TikTok!

Combine ground chicken into a creamy risotto with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

While risotto is often served as a side dish, you'll love this hearty main dish version!

Cook ground chicken with Thai basil, chili, and garlic.

Finish with a splash of fish sauce and serve over jasmine rice.

Fill pastry dough with a spicy ground chicken and potato mixture.

Bake or fry until golden brown and crispy.

Layer cooked ground chicken, vegetables, and cauliflower mashed potatoes in a casserole dish.

Bake until golden and bubbly. It's filling, delicious, and a healthier alternative to traditional shepherd's pie.

You'll love these baked chicken empanadas homemade from scratch!

Fill empanada dough with a mixture of ground chicken, onions, and spices. Bake or fry until crispy.

Cook ground chicken with Indian spices, tomatoes, and peas.

This recipe is packed with flavor and great for dinner or for meal-prep lunches. Serve over rice or with naan bread.

Season ground chicken with Greek spices and cook until browned.

Serve in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.

Get ready for game day with this healthy chicken chili!

Mix ground chicken with black beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning. Simmer and serve with cornbread.

Fill jumbo pasta shells with a mixture of ground chicken, spinach, and ricotta cheese.

Bake in marinara sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.

Combine ground chicken with grated apple, sage, and fennel seeds then form into patties and cook until browned.

I'm not kidding when I say these chicken patties make for one of the best healthy ground chicken recipes.

Wrap a mixture of ground chicken and rice in cabbage leaves. Simmer in tomato sauce until tender.

It's healthy, low-calorie, and oh so tasty.

Mix ground chicken with Middle Eastern spices and form into kebabs. Grill or bake until cooked through.

This is one of the recipes for ground chicken you won't want to miss.

Try this fun alternative to a classic lasagna with chicken and alfredo instead of beef and marinara.

Layer with noodles, cheese, and Alfredo sauce for a simple homemade dinner ready in no time!

If you love chicken wings then making buffalo chicken meatballs is a great variation everyone will love!

Low carb, healthy, these chicken meatballs are perfect for game day, as an appetizer, or as a main dish for dinner.

Dare we say you might start making these chicken meatballs instead of wings?

Cook ground chicken with teriyaki sauce and serve over a bowl of steamed rice.

This dish is finished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions sprinkled on top.

Mix ground chicken with sauteed veggies, brown rice, and a savory sauce.

Then add crisp lettuce on top and wrap the mixture in a warm flour tortilla. It's flavorful, crunchy, and delicious!

Season ground chicken with Thai spices, shape onto skewers, and grill.

Make a quick and easy peanut dipping sauce for extra delicious flavor.

Roll ground chicken and cheese in corn tortillas.

Bake or fry until crispy and serve with salsa and guacamole. Not only are they easy, but they taste amazing too!

Wrap a mixture of ground chicken, vermicelli noodles, and vegetables in rice paper. Serve with a dipping sauce.

Packed full of veggies, this is one healthy dinner you can feel good about.

Cook ground chicken with tomatoes, raisins, capers, and olives for a Latin American-inspired dish.

Serve over rice. This one has so many fun and unique flavors and is definitely worth a try!

Teriyaki chicken meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs.

This baked chicken meatballs recipe adds even more fun and flavor by adding pineapple and a flavorful teriyaki sauce.

Try this healthier version of sloppy joes that uses ground chicken instead of ground beef.

All ingredients can be cooked in the same skillet and made in 30 minutes or less.

This orange chicken recipe is perfect for when you're craving Chinese takeout but don't want to leave the house.

Just brown your ground chicken and then let it simmer in spices, seasonings, orange juice, and soy sauce, then serve with brown rice and broccoli.