Description
These Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are a delicious blend of juicy ground chicken, fresh spinach, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for any summer gathering or weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a customizable meal that appeals to all palate preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and clean your workspace.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped spinach, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and create a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Cook each patty for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg