I love a good hash. They are simple to make, you can use whatever you have on hand, and they are full of protein, carbs, and veggies. This chicken hash is a spin-off of my popular chicken apple sausages but made into a complete meal.
It has ground chicken, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, apples, and of course some bacon. It makes a great sweet and savory combo for just about any meal. I love serving it with an egg on top, but you can totally just enjoy it as is.
Why we love this chicken hash
- comes together in about 45 minutes
- made in one pan – yay for not a lot of dishes to clean up
- a complete healthy meal with a good macronutrient breakdown – it has protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and some healthy fats.
- loaded with micronutrients too – it’s loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and copper to name a few.
- works well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- great for meal prep – the leftovers taste great and it works well for meal prep for a busy week
Ingredients
- bacon
- ground chicken
- onion
- sweet potato
- peppers – I used a red and green bell pepper
- apple
- garlic powder
- ground ginger
- cinnamon
- salt and pepper
- olive oil – if needed
- toppings – fresh herbs, green onions, hot sauce…
How to make chicken hash
- Cook your bacon. Heat a large cast iron skillet or nonstick pan (it needs to be large and have a lid – I used 12 inches) over medium heat. Add bacon and sprinkle with pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until crispy. Remove from pan and let cool.
- Cook your chicken. Turn down the heat to medium-low and drain most of the bacon grease. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula or meat chopper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on the outside (it doesn’t need to be all the way cooked through as it is going back in). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook your veggies. If needed, add some oil or bacon grease to your pan. Then add sweet potatoes, onions, and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cover with a lid, and cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes. Next, add the peppers, mix to combine, and cook for another 5 minutes. All the veggies should be tender at this point.
- Add back your chicken and the remaining ingredients. Turn down the heat to low and add your ground chicken (with the juices), diced apple, spices, and a little salt and pepper to the pan and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until warmed through and the apples are slightly softened.
- Crumble the bacon and mix to combine.
- Enjoy! Serve with a fried egg or two and toppings of choice and enjoy!
What to serve with chicken hash
This chicken sweet potato hash makes a great complete meal, but here are some things to serve with it:
- eggs – make the perfect toppings, especially fried or poached with a runny yolk
- simple salad with greens, cucumber, and tomato
- toast
- fresh fruit
Meal prep and storage
- partial prep – cook the bacon and chicken and store it in the fridge. When you are ready, make your veggie mixture and follow the directions as written. Making the bacon and chicken in advance will save you 15 minutes when fully assembling.
- full prep – just follow the directions as written, allow to completely cool, and store in the fridge. To reheat, either use the microwave or stovetop.
- fridge – store it in a tightly sealed glass dish for up to 4-5 days.
- freeze – I haven’t tried freezing this recipe, but it would work great. You can either freeze the whole recipe in a large container or in individual servings. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Substitutions
- bacon – turkey bacon will work or you can leave it out altogether.
- ground chicken – ground turkey, beef, or sausage would work. Chicken breasts or shredded chicken will work if you don’t have ground chicken. If using chicken breasts, cut them into 1/2-1 inch pieces and follow the directions. If using shredded chicken, simply stir it in at the end with the apples.
- onion – red or white will work.
- sweet potato – any kind of sweet will work (Japanese, white,…) or you can use white potatoes. Butternut squash will also work instead of potatoes.
- veggies – the more the merrier! Zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, or kale would all be great additions.
- garlic powder and ground ginger – you can use fresh garlic and ginger if desired. 1-2 minced garlic cloves and 1-2 teaspoons of ginger would be a good substitute.
More healthy one pan meals
- turkey sweet potato skillet
- turkey taco skillet
- philly cheesesteak skillet
- maple mustard chicken skillet
- ground beef and cabbage stir fry
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Chicken Hash
This hearty one-pan chicken hash is the ultimate hash recipe. Loaded with ground chicken, sweet potatoes, apple, veggies, and warming spices and ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and great for meal prep.
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equipment
ingredients
- 4 pieces bacon
- 1 pound ground chicken (I used
- 1 cup diced onion (120 grams)
- 4 cups diced sweet potato (about 1 pound/2 medium)
- 2 cups diced bell peppers (360 grams/2 medium)
- 1 heaping cup diced apple (150 grams/1 medium)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon oil or bacon grease (if needed)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- for serving: fried or poached eggs, fresh herbs…
instructions
- Cook your bacon. Heat a large cast iron skillet or nonstick pan (it needs to be large and have a lid – I used 12 inches) over medium heat. Add bacon and sprinkle with pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until crispy. Remove from pan and let cool.
- Cook your chicken. Turn down the heat to medium-low and drain most of the bacon grease. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula or meat chopper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on the outside (it doesn't need to be all the way cooked through as it is going back in). Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook your veggies. If needed, add some oil or bacon grease to your pan. Then add sweet potatoes, onions, and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cover with a lid, and cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes. Next, add the peppers, mix to combine, and cook for another 4-5 minutes. All the veggies should be tender at this point.
- Add back your chicken and the remaining ingredients. Turn down the heat to low and add your ground chicken (with the juices), diced apple, spices, and a little salt and pepper to the pan and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until warmed through and the apples are slightly softened.
- Crumble the bacon and mix to combine.
- Enjoy! Serve with a fried egg or two and toppings of choice and enjoy!
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nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Hash
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/4 of recipe))
Calories 384
Calories from Fat 122
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.5g21%
Saturated Fat 3.3g21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 342mg15%
Potassium 974mg28%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 13.9g15%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 949IU19%
Vitamin C 122mg148%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Casey Fryer says
This meal is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Full of flavor and veggies one of my husband’s favorites!
Kelly says
So glad he loved it! Thanks for trying it, Casey!
Audrey Linder says
This recipe was – I beleive – the first one I tried! I’m not a great cook but someting about these meals feels simple and easy. I love that veggies are added to anything! I’m learning patterns and good ideas from these meals. For example this one encouraged and taught me that apples can go in a savory hash! Who knew?
Kelly says
Yes, love hearing this so much! So glad you enjoyed it and it came out well for your first one. Thanks, Audrey!
Dad says
Can’t wait to try this
Kelly says
You will love it!