Description
These White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are a flavorful and nutritious twist on traditional burgers. Packed with fresh spinach and gooey cheddar, these chicken patties are easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
- burger buns
- lettuce
- tomato slices
- condiments
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patty Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, white cheddar, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into burger patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Toast burger buns, then assemble patties with lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
Notes
- These burgers can be grilled or air-fried.
- Use pre-washed baby spinach for convenience.
- Try mozzarella or pepper jack instead of cheddar.
- For a gluten-free option, serve in lettuce wraps or with GF buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty (without bun)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
