20+ Best Ground Chicken Recipes For Easy Weeknight Meals

If you've ever cooked with ground chicken, you know it can be a little tricky. It's lean, which means it can turn out dry if you're not careful. But don't worry!

These 20+ ground chicken recipes are packed with moisture, flavor, and everything you love about a good home-cooked meal. From juicy fritters and skillet dinners to hearty casseroles and cozy soups, there's something here for everyone.

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20+ Best Ground Chicken Recipes

Ground Chicken And Cabbage (30 Minutes!)

This easy chicken and cabbage stir fry recipe is a winner for busy weeknights. Juicy and tender ground chicken is cooked with crisp veggies, creating a low-carb meal ready in under 30 minutes. It's a wholesome meal that's both tasty and budget-friendly.

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Chicken Zucchini Casserole (With Ground Chicken)

This Chicken Zucchini Casserole may become your favorite zucchini recipe. Learn how to make this easy, and low carb recipe for busy weeknight dinners. Perfect casserole with lots of veggies and cheese that even picky eaters will appreciate.

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20-Minute Tender Chicken Zucchini Fritters

These quick Chicken Zucchini Fritters are made with ground chicken, zucchini, and cheese - perfectly tender, and super flavorful. It is an easy freezer-friendly meal for a weekday dinner night or quick school lunch. No mayo, no bread crumbs needed.

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P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps (With Chicken)

Savor the perfect balance of crunch and flavor with PF Chang's signature Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Featuring tender chicken, crisp water chestnuts, and a savory hoisin-based sauce, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for a delicious, low-carb experience.

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Thai Basil Chicken (Just 20 Minutes!)

Quickly whip up your new favorite Asian dish, Thai Basil Chicken . This Pad Kra Pao is loaded with salty, sticky, sharp, and spicy, featuring the star ingredient , 'holy' basil.

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Breaded Chicken Zucchini Patties With Rice

These crispy patties are loaded with the delicious flavor of lean ground chicken, zucchini, carrot, spices, rice, and coated in breadcrumbs that lock in the juicy flavor inside.

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Healthier Chicken Sausage Rolls

Bet you can't eat just one!

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Chicken Meatballs With Lemon Rice

Tender ground chicken meatballs simmered in lemon broth are served over sticky basmati rice for a sumptuous bright dish.

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Healthy Ground Chicken Feta Burgers with Spinach

Looking for a healthy chicken burger recipe? These Chicken Feta Burgers with roasted garlic and spinach are one of my all-time favorite recipes because they're so juicy, healthy and loaded with Greek flavors.

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Air Fryer Orange Chicken Meatballs

Try this flavorful Air Fryer Orange Chicken Meatball recipe! These juicy bites are packed with the perfect balance of tender chicken, citrusy orange zest, and a savory glaze.

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Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

This version is made with ground chicken, a blend of savory spices, and a super flavorful BBQ-based sauce.

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are easy to make with lean ground chicken, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce , and smothered with a generous amount of melty mozzarella cheese.

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One-Pot Chicken Fajita Rice

This one-pan Mexican dinner will satisfy and fill your bellies.

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Chicken Bolognese

It has lean ground chicken, carrots, diced tomatoes , and fresh basil. The best healthy pasta sauce!

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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers

Full of orzo, ground chicken, and mozzarella, they are sure to please!

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Healthy Saucy Chicken Meatballs

These saucy chicken meatballs are great over pasta, spaghetti squash, or zoodles, and they're an easy ground chicken recipe.

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Chicken Taco Recipe

Whether you're using it as a family-friendly weeknight dinner or a festive Taco Tuesday, you'll want to keep this recipe in your back pocket!

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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Make them for your next game-day meal! In about 40 minutes, they'll be ready to eat.

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Buffalo Chicken Chili

The best part? This hearty, flavorful one pot meal is ready in under an hour!

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Chicken Enchiladas

A great make ahead meal to serve company or for busy weeknights.

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Ground Chicken Meatball Soup

This recipe has it all-veggies, meat, and pasta. Get ready for comfort food in a bowl!

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Thai Green Curry Meatball Soup

This easy recipe combines flavor packed chicken meatballs, tender noodles and leafy greens in a fragrant coconut milk broth.

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Grilled Chicken Kafta

This chicken kafta is a fun and delicious twist to the classic kafta dish that's usually made with lamb or beef.

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Chicken Goulash

This is an easy recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. This homemade Goulash has so much flavor and is simple to make.

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Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry

This Easy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner! Ready in just 20 minutes, it's packed with flavor and perfect for busy families.

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Ground Chicken Tips

How to Cook Ground Chicken

Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

How to Make Ground Chicken

Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs into chunks. Grind them using a meat grinder or pulse in a food processor until evenly ground. Avoid overprocessing, or the chicken can become pasty.

How Long to Cook Ground Chicken

Ground chicken typically takes 5-7 minutes to cook in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cooking time may vary depending on the amount and size of the pieces. For food safety, cook ground chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

How to Season Ground Chicken

Ground chicken has a mild flavor, so it works well with many seasonings:

• Basic: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Italian: Oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary.
• Mexican: Cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cilantro.
• Asian: Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and green onions.

How Long Does Cooked Ground Chicken Last?

Store cooked ground chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3-4 months.

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