Italian Chicken Burgers

These Italian Chicken Burgers combine everything you love about chicken parmesan into one incredibly juicy, flavor packed patty. Simmered in marinara and smothered in melty mozzarella, this easy recipe is a guaranteed weeknight winner!

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Diet Low Fat

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings burgers

Calories 296

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (I used panko breadcrumbs w/ Italian seasoning)
2 cups marinara sauce divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
4 slices Mozzarella cheese (you can use grated instead, if preferred)
4 hamburger buns
basil for garnish optional

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir with a large spoon (or mix w/ your hands) until evenly mixed. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Place patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, grill the burgers for 4 minutes per side or until no longer pink.
Flip the patties, then immediately pour remaining marinara around them in the pan. Bring marinara to a simmer, reducing heat if the sauce is bubbling too rapidly. Top each patty with mozzarella, then cover pan and cook until cheese melts and chicken burger is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes more.
While the chicken is finishing cooking, gently toast buttered hamburger buns in a 350°F oven until buns are warmed through and lightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
To assemble the burgers, spoon extra sauce from the skillet onto the bottom halves of the burger buns and place burgers on top. Garnish with basil and top with remaining bun halves. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

*This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a crowd.

Gluten free option: Be sure to use certified gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and hamburger buns.

Make it lighter: Use light mozzarella cheese or leave the cheese off. Serve without buns and over a salad or alongside a ton of roasted veggies.

Make it dairy free: Be sure to use a dairy-free cheese option.

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