For healthy, flavorful recipes, ground turkey gets all the attention—but ground chicken is a fantastic lean protein, too. These ground chicken recipes don't skimp on flavor!
27 Ground Chicken Recipes to Make for Dinner
Updated on Aug. 21, 2024
Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers
This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I’ve ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings, and believe me, it doesn’t disappoint in these burgers, either! —Kari Shifflett, Lake Mills, Iowa
1/27
2/27
Chicken Stroganoff
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stroganoff is such a comfort food. While traditionally a beef dish, it can easily be adapted for other proteins, and it is just as delicious. With this creamy chicken stroganoff, I get to enjoy all the lovely sauciness with the benefits of the lighter white meat. —Leo Lo, Norfolk, Virginia
3/27
Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A restaurant-quality burger that’s topped with marinara and loaded with cheese—what’s not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor if you'd like. —Brooke Petras, Alpine, California
4/27
Chicken Nachos
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois
5/27
Pressure-Cooker Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Let everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
6/27
Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Soup with Bok Choy
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Throughout Vietnam there are many kinds of soups, called canh, served all year long. I particularly love having this warm, flavorful bowl of Vietnamese chicken soup on laid-back weekends, but it's also great packed in a thermos for lunch. It's the perfect bok choy soup too! —Brenda Watts, Gaffney, South Carolina
7/27
Buffalo Chicken Meat Loaf
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a great way to spice up a plain chicken meat loaf. It combines two of my favorite Sunday afternoon foods into one easy-to-make meal that's a huge hit with my family. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia
8/27
Easy White Chicken Chili
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It’s soothing comfort food. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
9/27
Chicken Pesto Meatballs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender, pesto-stuffed meatballs get gobbled up in our house. They're short on ingredients, but packed with flavor. I always make a double batch, freezing the other half for a busy night. —Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa
10/27
Orange-Glazed Chicken & Chorizo Meatballs
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty southwestern meatballs warm up a buffet. I add pomegranate seeds, jalapeno pepper jelly and cilantro to make everything pop with color. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
11/27
Spinach & Chicken Phyllo Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a brunch showstopper, we make chicken pie with phyllo and spinach. Our kids go for it, too, especially when we serve it with a minty fruit salad. —Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, Texas
12/27
Open-Faced Chicken Avocado Burgers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings plus 1/4 cup leftover spread
From the Recipe Creator:
To dress up each chicken avocado burger, spread the Italian bread with creamy mayo and top with thick slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato. Serve with buttered boiled potatoes or a salad. —Lisa Hundley, Aberdeen, North Carolina.
13/27
Creamy Skinny Pasta Casserole
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Baked pasta is a favorite potluck dish, so I altered some of the ingredients in my traditional recipe to make it lower in calories. Try this healthy pasta recipe with ground beef too! —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee
14/27
Southwest-Style Wedding Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned leftover ground chicken into meatballs and dreamed up this cozy southwestern soup. Now my Italian family asks for it over traditional wedding soup. —Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
15/27
Buffalo Chicken Calzones
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 calzones
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always looking for creative ways to jazz up pizza. I created this pizza turnover to incorporate my love of Buffalo chicken wings. —Ruth Ann Riendeau, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire
16/27
Gnocchi Chicken Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stovetop chicken and gnocchi recipes like this one make for a homey dinner in a hurry. Personalize it with your own favorite sauce and seasonings. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Stovetop chicken and gnocchi recipes like this one make for a homey dinner in a hurry. Personalize it with your own favorite sauce and seasonings. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17/27
Baked Chicken Burritos
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 casseroles (6 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This mouthwatering southwestern burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They're super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. —Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho.
18/27
Feta-Dill Chicken Burgers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I found fresh ground chicken at the butcher and gave it a whirl on our new grill. The result is these saucy burgers. Everybody went nuts—including my sister-in-law, an amazing cook! —Wendy Boughton, Victoria, British Columbia
19/27
Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a colorful and comforting Thai peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. —Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin
20/27
Chicken Taco Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is truly a family fave and is perfect for a busy night of rushing to soccer, swimming lessons or scouts. I put it together in the morning and pop it in the oven when we get home. —Karen Latimer, Winnipeg, Manitoba
21/27
Air-Fryer Egg Rolls
Total Time
55 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom taught me how to make egg rolls, and since she passed away I think of her every time I make them. These air-fryer egg rolls taste so good, you'll never want a fast-food egg roll again. —Jenniffer Love, South Waltham, Massachusetts
22/27
Chicken Tamale Pie
Total Time
7 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
23/27
Chicken Florentine Meatballs
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
24/27
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Frying anything at home is a little intimidating for me, but I love egg rolls. With this recipe, I've figured out a way to get the best part of the eggroll—without the mess. If you prefer a traditional egg rolls made with wrappers, you can use this as the filling! —Sue Mitchell, Leakey, Texas
25/27
Guilt-Free Chicken Chili
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chili is a keeper. Make it on Sunday and you get lunch for the rest of the week, too. —Amy Chalmers, Poughkeepsie, New York
26/27
Easy Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One time when making sloppy joes, I wanted mine spicy, so I doused it in hot sauce. After that, my mind went wild and I made it Buffalo chicken-style with ground chicken, diced celery and blue cheese crumbles. I've been making it this way ever since. —Jennifer Nielson, Spanish Fork, Utah
27/27
Open-Face Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love chicken Parmesan and thought, "Why not make it a burger?" I like to use fresh mozzarella on these. I've also made the patties with ground turkey. —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
