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What to Make With Chicken and Cooked Ground Beef

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Will Dicky

Chicken recipes—especially ground chicken recipes—are an affordable option for your weeknight dinners. But there's more to it than just saving a buck! Ground chicken is also a great choice for when you're trying to eat a little bit healthier. It's lean, protein-packed, and it's the perfect alternative to your typical ground beef or ground pork recipes. And just like ground turkey, it's filling, too! You can use ground chicken for comfort food favorites, like meatballs, stuffed peppers, chili, and so much more! Or swap in ground chicken when you want to lighten things up for a healthy dinner idea. Here, you'll find ground chicken recipes no matter the occasion, including tacos, pasta recipes, and BBQ dinners, like homemade chicken burgers!

If you haven't cooked with ground chicken before, it couldn't be easier! While some people claim it has a reputation for being dry and bland, the truth is that ground chicken is actually just a neutral, mild base for so many different flavors. You just need the right recipe to make it delicious! Whether you prefer a coconut curry, chipotle-spiced taco mixture, or a play on buffalo chicken recipes, there are so many ways you can transform easy-to-cook ground chicken. We've even included a ground chicken sausage recipe that's perfect for healthy breakfasts! Try one of these recipes today, and you'll see what we mean.

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Easy Taco Salad

This recipe calls for ground beef, but you can easily sub in any type of ground meat—chicken included! Looking for other healthy substitutes? Try swapping the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt.

Get the Taco Salad recipe.

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Serve up edible bowls of acorn squash at your next family get-together. They're cozy, comforting, and can be made with any combination of ground meat or chicken.

Get the Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.

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Taco Lettuce Cups

Ground chicken or ground turkey make for a healthy taco filling. Swap in ground chicken here, then serve it up in a carb-free taco shell made from Bibb lettuce.

Get Ree's Taco Lettuce Cups recipe.

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Chicken Chili

This chili recipe is just as comforting and flavorful as beef chili, but it's a little bit lighter and it cooks up in just 30 minutes! For tasty toppings, consider adding sour cream, chopped green onions, and avocado slices.

Get the Chicken Chili recipe at Recipes from a Pantry.

SHOP POTS

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Everything you love about your favorite chicken wings (including the buffalo sauce and blue cheese)—in meatball form! These are great for a party appetizer or simply watching your favorite game on TV.

Get the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe at Eating Bird Food.

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Freezer Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli

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Curry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Chicken Apple Sausage

Making your own chicken sausage is easier than you might think—and it's healthy, too! It's a simple combination of ground chicken, apples, onions, and spices. Perfect for serving with breakfast eggs!

Get the Chicken Apple Sausage recipe at Eat the Gains.

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Italian Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers is such a versatile dish—not only can you can prepare them entirely in advance, but they also work well when frozen and reheated. You can also swap out the grains based on your preferences—try brown rice, farro, or cauliflower rice.

Get the Italian Stuffed Peppers recipe at Well Plated by Erin.

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Chicken Patties

Breaded, juicy, and crunchy—these chicken patties are a nice alternative to chicken cutlets on busy weeknights. Serve them up with mashed potatoes, rice, veggies, or a side salad.

Get the Chicken Patties recipe at Salt and Lavender.

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Baked Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti

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Chicken Meatloaf

Ground chicken can have a bad reputation for being bland and dry, but this chicken meatloaf is here to set the record straight! It's moist and flavorful thanks to the ketchup glaze and it's sure to become a new family favorite.

Get the Chicken Meatloaf recipe at The Almond Eater.

SHOP BAKING PANS

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

You can use store-bought taco shells here or try your hand at making your own shells—it's easy! All you need to do is fill corn tortillas with the ground chicken and cheese, rub the tortillas with olive oil and bake.

Get the Chipotle Chicken Tacos recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

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Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs

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Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/g39753101/ground-chicken-recipes/

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