White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers. Packed with juicy ground chicken, melted white cheddar, and vibrant spinach, these gourmet burgers are not only delicious but also healthy. Ideal for busy families, they come together in just 27 minutes and are perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Burger buns
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently to avoid overworking the chicken.
- Form the mixture into four equal patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes before serving on buns with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg