Chicken Parmesan Burgers

I'd seen this recipe pop up on several blogs I read, and I was intrigued. I love chicken parmesan, but wasn't sure how it would trnslate into a burger. However, I've been trying to stock my arsenal with quick, easy dishes lately, so I I decided to give it a try.

We both really liked these. They definitely tasted like chicken parmesan, and the toasted buns were a nice touch. I'm sure ground turkey or ground beef would be delicious, too.

Chicken Parmesan Burgers

From Elly Says Opa!, adapted

Serves 2

Cook & Prep Time - 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3/4 lb ground chicken (1/2 of my 1.25 lb package)

1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/8 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 clove garlic, minced

1 shallot, diced fine

1/8 cup parsley, chopped

salt & pepper

marinara sauce

Shredded Italian cheese

2 toasted buns

DIRECTIONS

Combine meat with Parmesan, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, shallot, parsley, and salt & pepper. Form into two patties.

Meanwhile, heat a about 1 TBSP of butter with some olive oil in a skillet. Also heat up marinara sauce in a small saucepan.

Cook the burgers about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Top with marinara sauce and Italian cheese and bake at 450 for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese gets bubbly. Serve on toasted buns.