Ground Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Enjoy the flavors of chicken parm in a healthier way with these Ground Chicken Parmesan Burgers! Ground chicken burgers are juicy, flavorful, and topped with marinara sauce, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. They’re an easy dinner that’s ready in about 20 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 478 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - Marinara Sauce
1 tbsp - oil
1 lb - ground chicken
¼ cup - parmesan cheese
¼ cup - onion
2 cloves - garlic
1 tsp - Italian seasoning
1 tsp - kosher salt
½ tsp - black pepper
4 slices - fresh mozzarella
⅓ cup - fresh basil
4 - hamburger buns

Instructions

Place the ground chicken, parmesan, grated onion, garlic and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl and mix together gently with your hands until combined. Form into (4) burgers and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat , or preheat the grill to medium and oil the grates with the oil. Cook the burgers for 4 minutes per side or until an internal thermometer registers at 160 degrees.
While the burgers cook, heat the marinara sauce in the microwave in a heatproof bowl until warm.
Remove the ground chicken burgers from heat, top with a slice of mozzarella cheese, and allow to rest a couple of minutes until the cheese melts slightly.
Place each burger on the bottom bun and top with marinara sauce, fresh basil and the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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