Spicy Ground Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Ground Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube) or 1 lb ground turkey (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always us…; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 green pepper, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 -3 cups chunky salsa (I use hot); 4 soft flour tortillas (optional); 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube) or 1 lb ground turkey (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube)
1 zucchini, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 -3 cups chunky salsa (I use hot)
4 soft flour tortillas (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

1
Slice all veggies.
2
Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray or optional olive oil.
3
Cook ground chicken until completely done, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove from pan and set aside.
5
Add onions and garlic to pan and saute until translucent.
6
Add zucchini, mushrooms, red and green peppers.
7
Cover, stirring often until cooked.
8
Don't drain liquid.
9
Add cooked ground chicken and salsa to veggies.
10
Mix well.
11
Simmer about 10 minutes.
12
Serve wrapped in a soft flour tortilla or over rice.
13
DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube as it is dry and ruins the dish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube) or 1 lb ground turkey (you can use sliced boneless breasts, but I always use ground, DO NOT use ground chicken in the tube), 1 zucchini, sliced, 1 green pepper, sliced, 1 red pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ground Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Ground Chicken

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