15 Ways to Use Ground Chicken

I love using ground chicken. If you’ve ever found yourself with a pound of ground chicken and you’re not sure what to do with it, Laughing Spatula to the rescue! These are my favorite recipes for using ground chicken. You’ll find everything from pastas, to burgers, sliders, and even recipes for meal prep using ground chicken. It’s super easy, very versatile, and simple to flavor. 

Buying Ground Chicken

Ground chicken is a super versatile protein. You can use it in a ton of different ways, and the fact that chicken is naturally lean makes it a super healthy choice. Ground chicken is usually made of chicken breasts. There are some brands who use a mixture of chicken breasts and thighs which I totally recommend! It really makes the flavor better, and the chicken a little more moist. My favorite brand of ground chicken is Isernio’s. 

I do like how easy ground chicken defrosts pretty easily, too. If it’s getting close to its use-by date I just pop it in the freezer and save it for later! It defrosts in about 2.5 hours in a kitchen sink, or in about day in the refrigerator.

Recipes using Ground Chicken

Ground Chicken Pasta 

This easy recipe is super simple and combines pasta, ground chicken, marinara, and a hearty helping of cheese to top. We like to add basil for even more flavor.

Ground Chicken Orzo with Saffron & White Wine

A one pan meal that is as easy as it is flavorful. I love the combination of saffron, lemon and white wine in this dish. You can buy saffron at Trader Joe’s for relatively inexpensive. 

Ground Chicken Chili

A hearty and filling chili made with healthy ground chicken, you won’t even miss the beef. A dash of brown sugar gives this a unique sweetness you are sure to love. 

Easy Chicken and Zucchini Skillet

I love an easy chicken and veggie based skillet that is multipurpose. This recipe can be served over rice, quinoa, on pasta, or even just on its own. Loads of flavors, lots of veggies, and the perfect ‘clean out the fridge’ recipe.

Easy Oven Baked Sliders

You can use any type of ground meat for these sliders, including ground chicken! An easy sheet pan baking method makes these a piece of cake to make. These are perfect for football Sundays, family gatherings or just a simple weeknight meal.

Chicken Poppers

These little handheld patty made of ground chicken and flavored with a little bit of green peppers (you pick, spicy or not!) makes these absolutely delectable. I love these for meal prep!

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Using chicken for these meatballs makes them taste just like a chicken wing, but in simple meatball form. You can serve these as an appetizer, meal prep them, or even serve with some rice on a side for a delicious entree.

Asian Ground Chicken

If you ever just want some takeout reminiscent flavors with a healthy twist, this is the dish for you! It comes together so easily and I love the addition of cabbage. 

Gyoza Wonton Cups

This is one of my top 5 favorite recipes for using ground chicken. I love how portable these are, and the flavor is huge! I make them for easy weeknight dinners, lunches, meal preps, you name it. The wonton wrapper gets almost caramelized, and the ground chicken is seasoned to perfection. 

Easy Chicken Meatballs

This recipe has loads of protein, flavor, and I love the leftovers. The 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese in the meatball mixture goes so well with the ground chicken. I actually like it better than traditional beef meatballs!

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

I have a nugget kid. I never thought I’d be that mom whose kid only eats chicken nuggets but here I am. I love making him homemade nuggets, and the homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce just makes these perfection for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family enjoys. 

Chicken Burgers with Spinach and Feta

This is a restaurant quality burger made any time of the year. I make them on the stovetop. The addition of feta cheese with thinly sliced cucumber, and homemade tzatziki sauce is a fresh tasting, delicious treat.

Greek Chicken Burgers

We love all things Mediterranean in food, and burgers are no exception. Fresh flavors, an easy recipe, this one hits all of the marks. You can serve this on its own or with a bun. A great meal prep recipe, too! 

Asian Chicken Meatloaf

This recipe has been in our family for years! It’s got a flavor reminiscent of the inside of a gyoza, but in meatloaf form. Delicious, fresh, and if you make it once you’ll make it over and over again. I love the crunch from celery and water chestnuts!

Chili Lime Chicken Burgers with Avocado Salsa

A homemade version of the Trader Joe’s chili lime burger! These are delicious and I enjoy them bun-free on top of a salad with some spicy chipotle vinaigrette.

More Ground Chicken Recipes We Love:

• Chinese Lettuce Wraps
• 20 Minute Firecracker Chicken
• Sesame Ground Chicken
• Bang Bang Ground Chicken Skillet
• Ground Chicken with Green Beans
• Chicken Picadillo 
• 20 Minute Chicken Tacos

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