Cheesy Italian chicken burgers
Cheesy Italian chicken burgers are juicy and so flavorful with just a few simple ingredients. They are topped with melty mozzarella cheese and great for a delicious, easy dinner!
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground chicken (about 90% lean)
- 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (about ¼ inch thick each)
For serving:
- Burger buns, sliced tomato, leaf lettuce or arugula, sautéed onions and mushrooms, fresh basil, prosciutto, pesto for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese (if using), garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Mix until just combined, using a fork or your hands.
- Shape into 4 even patties, about ½-inch thick each.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the burgers to the pan when hot and cook for 5-6 minutes. (Alternatively, you can cook these over a well-greased grill on medium high heat.)
- Flip the burgers over, add a slice of mozzarella to the top of each one and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the burgers are done. (If your cheese isn’t melting enough, you can cover the pan with a lid during the last minute of cooking time to help it along.)
- Let rest for a few minutes so the burgers retain their juices. Serve hot on burger buns with desired toppings, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 989mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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