Description
These White Cheddar & Spinach Chicken Burgers are a flavorful twist on a classic burger, packed with juicy ground chicken, vibrant spinach, and melty white cheddar. Easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For serving:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion
- Mayonnaise or aioli (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded white cheddar, garlic, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown on both sides (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Toast the burger buns if desired.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun and topping with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a spread of mayo or aioli.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can grill the patties instead of pan-frying.
- For extra flavor, mix chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the patties or top with avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (with bun)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
