Chicken Parmesan Burger
Are you craving a delightful twist on the classic chicken Parmesan? Look no further! This Chicken Parmesan Burger combines all the flavors you love in a convenient, mouth-watering sandwich. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this recipe is easy to make and sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- 1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F for toasting the brioche buns.
- Cook the Chicken
- In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the ground chicken and crumble it as it cooks.
- Add the Onions
- Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground chicken, stirring well until the onions are soft and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Mix in Sauces and Seasonings
- Once the chicken is cooked, mix in the marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low.
- Add Parmesan Cheese
- Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and continue cooking on low heat to let the flavors meld together.
- Prepare the Buns
- Spread garlic margarine or butter on the brioche buns and place them on a baking sheet.
- Toast the Buns
- Toast the buns in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Burgers
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom buns. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover with the top buns.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 460 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
Enjoy these delicious Chicken Parmesan Burgers as a hearty meal that brings a classic Italian dish into a new, fun format. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, these burgers are sure to be a hit!
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Chicken Parmesan burger
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground chicken
1 cup diced yellow onion
24 oz marinara sauce
2 tbsp basil pesto
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 brioche buns
1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F for toasting the buns.
Dump the ground chicken into a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and crumble it as it cooks.
Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground chicken, stirring well.
Once the ground chicken is fully cooked, mix in the marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese, and continue cooking.
Spread garlic margarine on brioche buns and lay them on a baking sheet.
Toast the buns in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Assemble the burgers by spooning the chicken mixture onto the bottom buns, topping with mozzarella, and covering with the top buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 Kcal