White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers
White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are a delightful and nutritious alternative to traditional beef burgers. These juicy patties combine lean ground chicken with fresh spinach and creamy white cheddar cheese, creating an irresistible flavor profile that will elevate your dinner game. Perfect for family meals or casual gatherings, these burgers are easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve on buns or over salads. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this healthy yet satisfying dish that proves healthy eating can be delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the spinach. Grate the white cheddar.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped spinach, grated cheese, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into six equal patties about three-quarters of an inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for about six minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving them on buns with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg