These are the best ground chicken recipes on the internet! Use this lean protein to make healthy meatballs, tacos, soups, chilis, and more.
Ground Chicken Recipes
There are tons of amazing and delicious recipes for ground chicken you can try. It's a leaner alternative to other ground meats and is super versatile. I rounded up some of my favourite ground chicken recipes for you to try, ranging from meatballs to stuffed peppers, burgers, soups and more. It's a perfect substitute for ground beef or pork!
Is ground chicken healthier than ground beef?
Ground chicken is definitely a leaner protein option in comparison to ground beef, and typically has fewer fat and calories. That doesn't mean that ground beef is unhealthy though, especially if you're using extra-lean ground beef!
Ground chicken is an ideal substitute if you're looking to cut back on your red meat consumption and want a leaner alternative to beef or pork. You can substitute it in pretty much any ground meat recipe – just keep in mind that ground chicken tends to have a milder flavour and doesn't have as much moisture.
Family Favourites
Looking for healthy weeknight dinner or easy breakfast? These recipes are family favourites lightened up with ground chicken instead of pork or beef.
Ultimate Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
45 minutes
This is the Ultimate Chili Cheese Fries Recipe! Crispy potatoes are covered in chili, melted cheese and your favourite fixings.
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Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1668mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg
Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars
30 minutes
These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab-and-go lunch with ground chicken and sweet chili sauce for an added kick.
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Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1329IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats
30 minutes
These Easy 30-Minute Zucchini Pizza Boats are a delicious low-carb dinner that will satisfy all your pizza cravings with your fave toppings!
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Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1580mg | Potassium: 1376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1576IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 3mg
The Best Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
35 minutes
These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are the best! They're stuffed with a delicious quinoa and turkey/chicken filling and take only 35 minutes to make.
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Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4949IU | Vitamin C: 156mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 4mg
Meal Prep Sausage Egg McMuffin {Copycat}
40 minutes
This Meal Prep Sausage Egg McMuffin is a healthier copycat version of the McDonald's breakfast favourite with fewer calories!
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Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4.5mg
Skillet Meals
These skillet meals are super fast to make! They're going to be a part of your rotation. Try everything from a stir fry to a healthier hamburger helper.
Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl {Low-Carb}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious low-carb take on your favourite takeout dish with ground chicken and cabbage.
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Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1635mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5750IU | Vitamin C: 31.4mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Sweet Potato Hash {Whole 30}
40 minutes
This Sweet Potato Hash is a savoury breakfast option you can meal prep for busy weekdays – plus, it’s Whole 30 friendly!
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Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13900IU | Vitamin C: 267.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Easy 20-Minute Potsticker Bowls {Low-Carb}
20 minutes
These Easy 20-Minute Potsticker Bowls are a quick low carb dinner idea made with ground chicken, coleslaw, mushrooms and sesame sauce!
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Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg
Homemade Hamburger Helper {One Pot}
35 minutes
This Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper is a delicious one-pot spin off on your favourite childhood meal – it's got extra veggies, too!
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Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 5mg
Easiest Ever Ground Turkey (or Chicken) Stir Fry
30 minutes
This the Easiest Ever Ground Turkey (or Chicken) Stir Fry! It’s low carb too – all you need is ground turkey/chicken, bell peppers, carrots and cabbage.
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Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3737IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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Meatballs
Tasty and juicy meatballs aren't just made of ground beef! These ground chicken meatballs recipes are delicious and perfect for meal prepping.
Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
40 minutes
These Meal Prep Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a healthy and freezer-friendly lunch or dinner idea – they’re also the perfect party food!
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Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4050IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs and Rice
45 minutes
These Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs and Rice Bowls are perfect for meal prep! Serve with a mix of fresh and delicious stir fried veggies.
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Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1529mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 6102IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
Baked Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki
45 minutes
These Baked Greek Meatballs are so good! They're made healthier with ground chicken and served with potatoes, veggies and tzatziki.
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Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 1418mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg
Easy Baked Turkey or Chicken Meatballs {Freezer-Friendly}
35 minutes
These Easy Baked Turkey or Chicken Meatballs are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep! Serve them with zucchini noodles for a low carb meal.
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Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 1292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 72.6mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4.1mg
Wraps & Burgers
These wraps and burgers are some of my favourite ground chicken recipes! Ditch the bun and use lettuce to make them low carb.
PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps {Perfect Copycat}
30 minutes
These copycat PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps are made with ground chicken, mushrooms and water chestnuts – they're healthy and low carb!
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Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Sticky Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps
30 minutes
These Sriracha Meatball Lettuce Wraps are a super easy dinner that come together in 30-minutes – plus the meatballs are freezer-friendly!Â
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Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1557mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6625IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg
The Best & Juiciest Turkey/Chicken Burger
30 minutes
This is the Best & Juiciest Turkey/Chicken Burger Recipe. It’s super healthy and packed with flavour – add your fave toppings and some secret sauce!
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Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1324mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg
Soups & Chilis
If you're craving comfort food, try these yummy soups and chilis. They're the best meal when it's cold and chilly out!
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is easier than making stuffed peppers themselves, with marinara sauce, ground chicken, rice and peppers.
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Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2250IU | Vitamin C: 65.2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Turkey/Chicken Meatball Soup {Easy + Healthy}
55 minutes
This Turkey/Chicken Meatball Soup is comfort in a bowl! It's so hearty, full of Italian flavours and made lighter with turkey/chicken meatballs.
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Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Potassium: 1125mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3009IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 4mg
Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
6 hours 15 minutes
This Slow Cooker Tuscan Sausage & Kale Soup is a hearty veggie-filled dish for cold days. Dump it in the crockpot then set it and forget it!
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Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7750IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4.7mg
Instant Pot Chicken Chili via Eating Instantly
This Instant Pot Chicken Chili is a delicious comfort food classic made lighter by using ground chicken – it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup via Eating Instantly
This Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty soup with meatballs, parmesan cheese and rich broth made easy thanks to your pressure cooker!
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Tacos
Taco Tuesday or not, you need to try these variations on ground chicken tacos! These dishes are real crowd-pleasers and great for family dinners or potlucks with friends.
Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake
50 minutes
This Meal Prep Skinny Taco Bake is a delicious and healthier take on a taco dinner filled with ground turkey (or chicken), sweet potatoes and bell peppers.
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Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 9450IU | Vitamin C: 339.9mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls
30 minutes
These Meal Prep Instant Pot Taco Bowls are similar to taco salad. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have your lunches ready for the week!
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Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 909mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Low Carb Taco Stuffed Avocados
30 minutes
These Low Carb Taco Stuffed Avocados are filled with seasoned ground turkey (or chicken) and topped with pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream.
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Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars} via Eating Instantly
This Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars – you can make it with ground beef, chicken or turkey and it all comes together with mostly simple ingredients from your pantry too!
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