Description
Transform lean ground chicken into flavorful, juicy burgers packed with fresh spinach and melted white cheddar. These healthier White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers deliver all the satisfaction of traditional beef burgers while incorporating nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Mixture
- 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
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, or extra cheese
Instructions
- Mix – In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Form Patties – Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape them into patties.
- Cook – Heat a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and cook the patties for 5-6 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest – Transfer cooked patties to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve – Assemble the burgers by placing the patties on buns with your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Can use gluten-free breadcrumbs and buns for a gluten-free option
- Can be grilled instead of pan-fried
- Leftover patties keep 3 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Pan-Frying or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers, Chicken Burgers, Healthy Burgers, Spinach Chicken Burgers, White Cheddar Chicken Burgers
