Easy Ground Chicken Recipes

Updated: October 11, 2014
Get out of the ground beef grind and use easy, economical ground chicken for a variety of recipes from burgers and chili to tostadas and calzones.
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Thai Chicken Curry Stew

Photo: Julie Bidwell; Styling: Stephanie Hanes 
Thai Chicken Curry Stew Recipe
Ground chicken works perfectly in this hearty soup recipe to bring out the best of the delicate spices.
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Chicken-Chile Tostadas

Randy Mayor
Chicken-Chile Tostadas Recipe
Top baked corn tortillas with a mixture of spicy ground chicken, shredded lettuce, cheese and salsa for an easy weeknight dinner. Because the tortillas are baked instead of fried, this recipe is lower in fat than a traditional tostada.

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Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Chicken Parmesan Burgers Recipe
Get out of your burger rut with these grilled ground chicken burgers. Serve on ciabatta rolls and top with marianara sauce and mozzarella.
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Thai Chicken in Cabbage Leaves

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Thai Chicken in Cabbage Leaves Recipe
The ground chicken filling in this main dish ground chicken recipe has seasonings similar to those in larb, a popular Thai appetizer.

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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and Snow Peas

Photo: Marcus Nilsson
Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs with Edamame and Snow Peas Recipe
Make Asian-style meatballs by adding ginger and scallions to ground chicken and serving the meatballs over a mixture of rice, edamame, and snow peas.

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Indian-Spiced Chicken Burgers

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Indian-Spiced Chicken Burgers Recipe
These ground chicken burgers get their Indian flavor from garam masala, ginger, and a topping of mango chutney and yogurt.
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Chicken Lettuce Cups

Photo: John Autry and Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe
Add Mediterranean flavor to lettuce cups by combining ground chicken with chopped artichoke hearts, oregano, green olives, and fresh mozzarella.

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Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Shallots and Blue Cheese

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Chicken Burgers with Caramelized Shallots and Blue Cheese Recipe
All-American Cheeseburgers get a makeover with ground chicken and gourmet toppings.

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Chicken and Basil Calzones

Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Cindy Barr
Chicken and Basil Calzones Recipe
Use ground chicken in these super-easy calzones featuring convenience products such as refrigerated pizza dough and prepared pizza sauce.
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BLT Chicken Burgers

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Basil Friedman
BLT Chicken Burgers Recipe
Poultry burgers have a reputation for being dry and bland, but jazzed up with sharp cheddar, parmesan, and garlic—and then topped with crisp bacon, juicy tomatoes, and lettuce—they're boldness in a bun.

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(Low-Fat) Chicken Chili

(Low-Fat) Chicken Chili Recipe
Chili can be cheaper when you make it with ground chicken instead of ground beef. And this chili is great for a last-minute supper because all the ingredients are items that you can keep on hand in either the freezer or pantry.

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Chicken Empanadas

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Chicken Empanadas Recipe
This recipe is a favorite because it can be made ahead of time and chilled until you're ready to bake. That means if your family enjoys dinner in waves, everyone can have a warm, tasty dinner.
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Green Curry Chicken Fritters

Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver
Green Curry Chicken Fritters Recipe
Green curry paste (found in the Asian-foods section) and chile paste impart tons of savory-spicy-fragrant hits to ground chicken. Serve this recipe with a spicy slaw on the side.

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Orzo and Chicken Meatball Soup

Photo: Melina Hammer; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Orzo and Chicken Meatball Soup Recipe
Skip the ho-hum chicken noodle soup and make a soul-satisfying soup that's sure to please everyone at the dinner table. A hint of lemon brightens the entire dish.
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