Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Name: Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Olive oil 3 tbsp; Onion 1; Garlic 2 cloves; Marinara sauce ¾ cup; Mozzarella ½ cup; Bread crumbs ½ cup; Dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp; Dried oregano 1 tsp; Salt ½ tsp; Black pepper ½ tsp; Chicken 1 lb; Mozzarella 4 slices; Hamburger buns 4; Parmesan cheese ¼ cup; Basil

a delicious way to liven up chicken burgers

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Ingredients

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	3 tbsp Olive oil divided (1 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
	1 Onion small, finely chopped
	2 cloves Garlic minced
	¾ cup Marinara sauce divided (¼ cup + ½ cup)
	½ cup Mozzarella finely chopped or shredded part-skim
	½ cup Bread crumbs dry
	1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
	1 tsp Dried oregano
	½ tsp Salt
	½ tsp Black pepper
	1 lb Chicken ground
	4 slices Mozzarella part-skim
	4 Hamburger buns split and toasted
	¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
	Basil Fresh leaves

Nutritional information

603

calories

33g

fat

108mg

cholesterol

1275mg

sodium

41g

carbohydrate

38g

protein

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

3 tbsp Olive oil
divided (1 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
1 Onion
small, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic
minced
¾ cup Marinara sauce
divided (¼ cup + ½ cup)
½ cup Mozzarella
finely chopped or shredded part-skim
½ cup Bread crumbs
dry
1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Black pepper
1 lb Chicken
ground
4 slices Mozzarella
part-skim
4 Hamburger buns
split and toasted
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
shredded
Basil
Fresh leaves

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

These Chicken Parmesan Burgers are a recent addition to my meal prep. One of my kids has developed an obsession with chicken parm and there are days when it is easier to give in rather than face a meltdown at dinner time! So I’ve been looking for new ways to serve this classic chicken dish like my chicken parmesan pizza recipe.

I’ve often found chicken burgers to be a bit bland, and I find that the addition of marinara sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil leaves is a great way to liven up a boring burger. Plus it keeps the kids happy which always makes me happy too! Here’s a top tip when making burger patties – wet your hands so that the mixture is less sticky!

To make the Chicken Parmesan Burgers, you will need the following ingredients:

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So, how to make Chicken Parmesan Burgers?

Steps to make Chicken Parmesan Burgers

1 Done 5	Cook the onion and garlic Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the onion in the oil for about 3 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
2 Done 3	Make the burger patties Mix together ¼ cup of marinara sauce with the chopped mozzarella, bread crumbs, seasonings and cooked onion and garlic. Add the chicken and mix lightly until fully combined. Divide the mixture into four ½ inch thick burger patties.
3 Done 2	Heat remaining oil Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the same pan over medium heat.
4 Done 10	Cook the burgers Cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side until a thermometer inserted reads 165°F.
5 Done 2	Melt mozzarella on top Place sliced mozzarella cheese on top and continue to cook with a cover on the pan, until cheese is melted.
6 Done 5	Serve Serve in toasted burger buns, topped with the remaining marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

These Chicken Parmesan Burgers will be making a regular appearance in my kitchen - try them and I think you’ll be making them often too! Leave a review below telling me what you think!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.