Ground Chicken Spaghetti

Ground Chicken Spaghetti is the healthier alternative to ground beef pasta and comes together in just 15 minutes. Instead of your regular ground beef, we are using a lean ground chicken that offers the same delicious flavors but with a healthier twist! With just a few staple ingredients, you are guaranteed to fall in love with the ease of this recipe any night of the week! 

Compared to beef, ground chicken is a better source of protein. As a result of its high-fat content, beef is a higher-fat and higher-calorie meat. Ground chicken also has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, B3, and B5. However, beef is significantly higher in folate and vitamin B12.

In general, red meats, (such as beef, pork, and lamb) have more saturated fat than skinless chicken, fish, and plant proteins. Saturated fats can raise your blood cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease. If you eat poultry, pork, beef, or other meats, choose lean meat, skinless poultry, and unprocessed forms like this super lean ground chicken from. Springer Mountain Farms is committed to using 100% U.S.- grown corn and soybeans in their chicken feed and takes strides to reduce their environmental impact.

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Why you will love this recipe

Ground chicken is a real jack of all trades in the kitchen. From lasagna to burgers to chili, ground chicken works wonders in any recipe. Offering a lean, protein-packed alternative to the more commonly used ground beef or pork, it is lighter in taste, fat, and calories, and holds up in even the heartiest of recipes.

Ingredients

Olive oil: for this ground chicken pasta recipe, I like to use a combination of basil olive oil, garlic olive oil, and regular olive oil. Choosing a quality organic olive oil is key to the delicious flavor profile of this recipe. Costabile Brand is my favorite. (use code 15GOLDENGK for 15% off)  

Ground Chicken: use a quality lean ground chicken, such as the one from Springer Mountain Farms to keep your fat content low in this recipe. 

Pasta: for all of my pasta dishes, I like to use Rummo gluten-free pasta, as I find that the texture holds up the best.

Pasta sauce: any pasta sauce will do. For this one, I just used a traditional marinara by Born Simple. 

Italian seasoning 

Garlic powder

Basil 

Instructions

In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, combine 1 teaspoon olive oil with the ground chicken and salt. Allow ground chicken to begin to brown, stirring occasionally.  Once chicken is fully browned about 5 to 7 minutes later, drain in a colander, then place into the sauce. Place the lid back on and allow to simmer 10 minutes. Combine with cooked pasta and serve! Optional: top with fresh basil. 

Storage

• Once the marinara sauce and chicken have come to room temperature, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
• To reheat, simply warm in the microwave, or in a saucepan over medium-low heat covered with a lid. Be sure to stir occasionally.

Tips: 

• Try adding more nutritional value to your pasta sauce by adding finely diced veggies, like carrots, and mushrooms.
• Choose a healthier companion for this ground chicken, such as zucchini noodles for this spaghetti squash. Try adding fire-roasted tomatoes to your pasta for a smoky flavor.
• If you like a little bit of heat, you can add crushed red pepper to the marinara sauce.

FAQ

What if I don’t have ground chicken, can I use ground beef or ground turkey in this recipe?

Absolutely, you can use ground beef or ground turkey as an easy swap for this ground chicken spaghetti. 

Do I have to use gluten-free pasta?

No, if you do not have an issue with gluten, feel free to use any pasta for this recipe. Alternatively, if you are looking to keep calories, even lower, place this ground chicken over spaghetti squash.

Is this ground chicken spaghetti dairy free?

Yes, this ground chicken pasta recipe is dairy-free. 

Can I add mozzarella and Parmesan to this to make it a chicken Parmesan?

Yes, adding mozzarella and Parmesan to this ground chicken recipe would take it up another level! 

Do I have to use the flavored olive oil in this recipe?

No, you do not have to use those olive oils, simply add ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of basil to this recipe and its place. 

Can I make this ground chicken in advance?

Yes, the pasta sauce and ground chicken can be made ahead of time and stored in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. The flavor profile will also increase overtime so this is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Simply reheat the pasta sauce on medium low in a sauce pan covered with a lid.

Can I make meatballs instead? 

Absolutely, meatballs, work great with this ground chicken as well. Try this ground chicken meatball recipe paired up with the marinara sauce.

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