By Mason WoodruffUpdated Sep 23, 2026, Published Nov 13, 2021
A roundup of 25 easy-to-make, high protein ground chicken recipes like chicken burgers and meatballs, soups and chili, biscuits and gravy, & more.
This roundup of easy ground chicken recipes will make meal prep or weeknight dinners a breeze. Most of the recipes on this list can be made in less than thirty minutes with just one pan. You’ll find primarily low fat and high protein recipes, but there are some low carb options as well.
Ground Chicken vs Ground Turkey
In case you’re wondering, you can probably substitute ground turkey or even ground beef for most recipes in this post.
That said, the debate between chicken and turkey isn’t even close. Ground chicken has a mild flavor and works perfectly with any recipe. It’s also easy to find low fat percentages like 97% lean ground chicken just like turkey.
And if you’re having trouble finding lean options or any ground chicken option in your store, you can ask your butcher to grind some for you or make your own ground chicken (with or without a meat grinder) using chicken breasts, thighs, or other parts of the chicken. It’s economical, fresh, and easier than you’d think.
Now, let’s get to some of our favorite recipes for ground chicken!
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Firecracker Ground Chicken
Ground chicken cooked in chili oil and tossed with a sticky sweet and spicy firecracker sauce.
A high protein bolognese bianco or white bolognese made with lean ground chicken breast. Perfect for pairing with your favorite healthy pasta or using to make lasagna, mac and cheese, and more.
Classic Tex-Mex stuffed bell peppers with ground chicken breast, black beans, fire roasted corn and tomatoes, spicy taco seasoning, and Mexican cheese.
And that’s all the healthy ground chicken recipes I have for you.
Like I mentioned in the introduction about being able to substitute ground chicken for ground turkey or beef, you can easily go from beef to chicken as well. So check out my round up of thirty macro friendly ground beef recipes next to get some more ideas of what to make with ground chicken.
I’m Mason Woodruff, and I’ve been writing about fitness and food since finishing a nutrition degree in 2014. After working as a strength and nutrition coach, I realized cooking is a skill most fitness enthusiasts could use some help with. I’ve been creating recipes for home cooks ever since.
All of these options look so delicious! I plan to make my way through this list, one dish at a time! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!