Description
Creating Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers is a delightful experience that combines juicy ground chicken, vibrant spinach, and melted cheddar cheese for a flavor-packed meal. These burgers are perfect for gatherings or casual family dinners, offering a healthy twist on classic comfort food. With their stunning colors and rich flavors, they are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat or preheat your grill to medium-high.
- Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In the last minute of cooking, place slices of cheddar on top of each patty to melt.
- Serve with your favorite buns and toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg