Our Ground Chicken Skillet is a versatile and easy-to-make dish. It has few basic ingredients and a short cooking time! You can effortlessly enjoy it as a main course or a delicious wrap. Let's dive right in and make this healthy meal!

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥘 Ingredients for this ground chicken skillet recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
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- How to make Ground Chicken Skillet: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with a ground chicken skillet?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
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Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing this Ground Chicken Recipe takes just 35 minutes! Sauté onions, garlic, and red bell peppers. Add ground chicken and spices to the skillet and cook for a few minutes. And that's it! Quick and easy!
Chef's note
Experiment with different herbs and spices. From a sprinkle of aromatic oregano to a hint of thyme, you can create a medley of tantalizing flavors. And for those who crave a little extra kick, a pinch of chili flakes will add a delightful spicy edge to your chicken.
🥘 Ingredients for this ground chicken skillet recipe
Here's a list of ingredients to make this delicious ground chicken!

Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Let's elevate the flavors of this hearty meal with these optional ingredients!
Cooking tools required
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How to make Ground Chicken Skillet: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure the ingredients needed for the recipe.
- Thinly slice the onion and red bell pepper.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Clean 5-6 fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat them dry, and then tear or chop them into smaller pieces.

Cooking instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until it turns translucent for about 4 minutes.
- Add red pepper and minced garlic to the skillet and saute them together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Cook until it slightly changes color, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Add chopped basil leaves into the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
- Continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped basil as a garnish on the ground chicken.
- Serve the ground chicken hot as a main dish or use it as a filling for tacos, lettuce wraps, or stuffed peppers.



Chef's pro tip
Pay close attention to the cooking time to avoid dry and overcooked ground chicken. Cook it for about 5-6 minutes until it slightly changes color. Keeping an eye on the chicken ensures it stays juicy and delicious.
What to serve with a ground chicken skillet?

How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips

What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips

Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This Keto Ground Chicken Skillet recipe is a triumph of simplicity and taste. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or an effective meal prep strategy, this comforting dish is sure to impress. Dive in and enjoy a keto-friendly meal that doesn't compromise on taste!
Check out these delicious keto chicken skillet recipes as well!
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📖 Recipe

Ground Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper sliced
- 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 5-6 leaves of fresh basil
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until it turns translucent for about 4 minutes.
- Add red pepper and minced garlic to the skillet and saute them together for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Cook until it slightly changes color, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Add chopped basil leaves into the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
- Continue cooking for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Sprinkle the remaining chopped basil as a garnish on the ground chicken.
- Serve the ground chicken hot as a main dish or use it as a filling for tacos, lettuce wraps, or stuffed peppers.
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