healthy ground chicken recipe
Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly,this healthy ground chicken recipe is a weeknight hero. Juicy chicken cooked with vibrant veggies and finished with bold seasonings creates a protein-packed dinner in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy days, picky eaters, and versatile meal prep.
Print Pin Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 cutting board To prep vegetables and herbs
- 1 knife For chopping vegetables
- 1 Mixing bowls To hold spices and mix chicken
- 1 large skillet To cook the chicken and veggies
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula To stir and break up the meat
- 1 Measuring spoons For seasoning portions
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken 93/7 lean works best
- to taste salt and black pepper
- to taste garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- to taste onion powder or diced onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or use cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce for Asian inspired dishes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for Mediterranean flavors
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder for Mexican style
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley or cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice brightens everything
- 1 cup bell peppers any color,chopped
- 1 cup zucchini diced
- 2 cups cooked rice or use pasta or quinoa
- ½ cup grated cheese your favorite cheese
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes .or hot sauce
Instructions
- Get organized first because ground chicken cooks super fast: Chop all vegetables ahead of time, measure seasonings into small bowls, mix spices directly into raw chicken, and add salt generously.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground chicken and break it into bite-sized pieces. Stir frequently for 5 to 7 minutes, until no pink remains.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add chopped bell peppers and zucchini to the empty space. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until veggies start to soften, then mix everything together.
- In the last minute of cooking, pour sauce (like soy or lemon mix) from a small glass bowl over the chicken and veggies. Taste and adjust with more salt or a squeeze of lemon if needed.
Notes
This ground chicken recipe brings warmth, ease, and real nourishment to the dinner table. It’s built to flex , swap in your favorite veggies or seasonings. Kids love it. Grown-ups love it. And your future self will love the leftovers just as much. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or tuck it into lettuce wraps for a light twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plate | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.2mg