Chicken Parmesan Burgers

These were really good. Doug was definitely a bigger fan of them than I was, but I still thought they were very good. Lots of cheese, so the boys had to be careful, but still lots of flavor.

• 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil leaves, optional

In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly. 

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup marinara sauce, chopped mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape mixture into four 1/2 inch thick patties. 

In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165 degrees, 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese; cook, covered until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. 

Serve in buns; top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Parmesan cheese, and, if desired, basil leaves. 

NOTES: only thing I would point out is that I feel like it took longer than 4-5 minutes per side. Maybe I didn't flatten the burgers as much as they should have been? The length of time we had to cook them to get them cooked through, they were a bit brown on the sides. However, they were still very juicy and very edible. 

Serves 4

Total Time: 30 minutes

Recipe from Taste of Home