Description
White Cheddar and Spinach Chicken Burgers offer a mouthwatering twist on the classic burger, featuring juicy ground chicken blended with fresh spinach and sharp white cheddar cheese. These savory patties are grilled to perfection and served on soft buns, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues. Each bite promises an explosion of flavor while being nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns (brioche or whole grain)
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, spicy mayo
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the spinach. Finely chop it.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, white cheddar, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until blended.
- Form the mixture into equal-sized patties about 3/4 inch thick.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Cook patties for 6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Top each patty with cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg