Cheesy Italian Chicken Burger
They are topped with melty mozzarella cheese and great for a delicious, easy dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound 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 1/4 inch thick each
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!
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