If you’ve been following AK for a while now, you know that I looove cooking up unique meatball dishes, flavorful 30-minute stir-fries, and those everything-in-a-bowl dinners you want to come back to time and time again.
What do these recipes have in common?
They all start with one of my favorite proteins to cook: ground chicken!
These healthy ground chicken recipes are also packed with wonderful spices, paired with yummy grains and colorful veggies, and many of them are great for kiddos. Use ground chicken in any of these ground turkey recipes, too, and vice-versa! Add them to your weekly meal prep rotation, and enjoy a nourishing, high-protein lunch or dinner any day of the week.
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Ground chicken: the ultimate versatile protein
It’s time to stock your fridge and freezer with ground chicken, because you can truly make SO many nourishing, flavorful recipes with this meat. Ground chicken is:
- Packed with over 20g of lean protein per serving
- Neutral in flavor, making it perfect for all spices, seasonings, and sauces
- Easy to break up and cook in a pan, or form into meatballs, burgers, and meatloaves
Can I use a different ground meat?
Yes! Because of its versatility, ground chicken can easily be swapped for:
- Beef
- Lamb
- And, of course, ground turkey!
Get even more meal inspo in this big list of ground turkey recipes.
Meatballs
- Chicken Florentine Meatballs
- Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs
- Italian Wedding Soup
- Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki
- One Pan Baked Pesto Orzo with Chicken Meatballs
- Firecracker Chicken Meatballs with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice
- One Pan Cilantro Chicken Meatballs in Mango Coconut Sauce
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip
- Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Oh So Good Chicken Meatballs in Pumpkin Coconut Curry Sauce
- Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce
- One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Stir-Fries, Noodles & Rice Bowls
- Jalapeño Coconut Curry Chicken Meatball Bowls
- Sweet & Spicy Hot Chili Chicken Noodles
- Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls
- 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry
- Spiced Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
- Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
- Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce (freezer-friendly, great for kids!)
- Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pistachio Chicken Meatball Bowls
Tacos, Burritos & Enchiladas
- Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Herby Ranch Slaw
- Freezer-Friendly Green Chile Chicken Burritos
- Gaby’s Chicken Taco Salad
- Chipotle Chicken Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa
- Healthy Enchilada Chicken & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Cheesy Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Meatloaf Muffins
Burgers & Meatloaves
- Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf
- Mama’s Veggie-Packed Chicken Meatloaf
- Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers
- Cheddar-Stuffed Sweet Potato BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
If you make any of these recipes using ground chicken, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it!
