Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Ground Chicken Recipes 18 Ground Chicken Recipes for Quick, Flavorful Meals From burgers to baked pasta, these tasty dishes prove ground chicken is a delicious and versatile protein. By Anna Kovel Anna Kovel Anna is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on August 18, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Julia Gartland For those that are leaning into lighter meals and eating less red meat, ground chicken is a perfect protein to shape a menu around. It's quick to cook and will satisfy the meat-eaters in your life. Plus, just like ground turkey, pork, and beef, ground chicken is handy to keep on hand in the freezer and defrosts quickly, turning a dinner conundrum into a win in a short time. One of the reasons chicken is so popular is that it can be seasoned to suit most palates, and its neutral flavor adapts well to an endless array of spices and cooking methods. So when you cook ground chicken, go ahead and spin the globe—with the many spices and condiments to choose from in the modern pantry, you can take your pick. Using Ground Chicken Ground chicken can be swapped for any recipe that calls for ground turkey; the white meat lends itself well to the bright flavors of Thai and Vietnamese food, and to classic American burgers. If you're searching for a dark meat flavor to make something more robust, it isn't as easy to find as ground white meat chicken—but you can use dark meat turkey instead, or grind your own: Chop boneless, skinless chicken thighs into one-inch pieces and then grind them with a meat grinder (such as the attachment of a Kitchen Aid stand mixer), or pulse them in a food processor. Tips for Making The Perfect Chicken Or Turkey Burger 01 of 18 Chicken Bolognese With Tagliatelle Sharon Radisch This lighter take on rich Bolognese sauce uses ground chicken, preferably a combination of white and dark meat. Ground turkey would make a fine substitute. View Recipe 02 of 18 Green Chile Chicken Burgers Bryan Gardner A chicken burger is a canvas for the flavors you crave. In this case, you can paint a desert scene with New Mexican green chiles and cilantro. View Recipe 03 of 18 Crispy Baked Chicken Flautas Justin Walker The minute you bite into these crispy tortillas rolled around a spiced filling you may question why they're ever deep-fried—baked is so much better. View Recipe 04 of 18 Chicken-Parmesan Meatballs Romulo Yanes Giant mozzarella-filled meatballs on top of spaghetti? Yes please. These ground chicken meatballs are crisp on the outside and gooey within. View Recipe 05 of 18 Baked Chiles Rellenos NGOC MINH NGO Poblano chiles are filled with a sophisticated combination of flavors for this tasty meal: Ground chicken is combinewd with green olives, almonds, and capers, plus raisins that add a hint of sweetness. View Recipe 06 of 18 Pesto Chicken Burgers A fragrant green pesto spread on focaccia, tomatoes, and mozzarella turns a chicken patty into a summer delight. If you don't have an outdoor grill, go ahead and cook these patties indoors on a grill pan. View Recipe 07 of 18 Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers These tasty tandoori-inspired burgers are a summer favorite, served with cool yogurt sauce and watermelon on the side. Use ground chicken or turkey to make them quickly, or buy chicken thighs and chop the meat yourself for a coarser texture that works really well in this recipe. View Recipe 08 of 18 Curried Chicken and Potato Pie Johnny Miller Who says a homey pot pie takes hours of preparation? This clever yet simple pie uses store-bought phyllo dough and frozen hash browns. The savory curried filling is wrapped in light yet crisp layers of pastry. View Recipe 09 of 18 Chicken Kebabs and Lettuce Cups Johnny Miller These seasoned chicken patties can be grilled or pan fried. Serve them in lettuce cups or pita with all the Greek salad fixings. View Recipe 10 of 18 Potsticker Dumplings and Soy Vinegar Sauce Crisp, browned dumplings are easier to make than you might imagine. Ground chicken or turkey can be used as a filling in place of ground pork in any pot sticker or dumpling. View Recipe 11 of 18 Ground Chicken Tacos Julia Gartland Chicken tacos loaded spices are quick to assemble. Make everyone happy by offering soft and hard shell tortillas, and setting all the toppings on the table so they can help themselves. View Recipe 12 of 18 Chicken and Pork Seekh Kebabs Johansen Krause Make these sizzling kebabs for a summer grill party. You'll need to toast and grind some spices but the delicious payoff is worth this extra step. The ground chicken kebabs can be seasoned in advance and grilled at the last minute. Serve with mango chutney and naan. View Recipe 13 of 18 Rich Chicken and Squash Lasagna Made with summer squash and a creamy béchamel sauce, this rich lasagna is just the thing for days when you need a dinner that can be prepped ahead and popped in the oven. View Recipe 14 of 18 Chicken and Ricotta Meatballs in Broth Feather light meatballs floating in a gentle broth are just the thing for a cool evening. This dish makes a lovely starter or light meal. View Recipe 15 of 18 Spicy Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups Fresh and bright, this chicken salad is based on Thai larb, a spiced ground meat salad that's perfect for hot days. It makes a zingy appetizer or lunch, or a light dinner. View Recipe 16 of 18 Chicken and Apple Sausage Patties Homemade sausage patties take breakfast to the next level. These savory chicken and apple minis can be prepped a day or two in advance. View Recipe 17 of 18 Chicken and Lentil Burgers Romulo Yanes These burgers are a savory marriage of chicken and lentils. This is not only a smart and economical way to get more from the chicken you've purchased, but it's healthy, and a great way to introduce your family to lentils. View Recipe 18 of 18 Light Chicken and Squash Lasagna Easy to prepare and fresh tasting, this lasagna uses ground chicken in a tomato sauce with plenty of herbs herbs plus summer squash and zucchini. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit