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Delicious White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers Recipe | Healthy & Flavorful

Delicious White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers Recipe | Healthy & Flavorful

These white cheddar spinach chicken burgers are juicy, flavorful, and packed with lean protein and greens. Melty cheese and garlicky seasoning make them a healthy yet satisfying alternative to beef burgers—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burgers 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)

1 egg

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

**To Serve:**

Burger buns or lettuce wraps

Tomato slices, red onion, avocado, or preferred toppings

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, white cheddar, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

2. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

4. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

5. Serve burgers on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Freeze raw patties between parchment sheets for future meals.

• Add a splash of hot sauce or Dijon for extra flavor.

• Try pepper jack instead of cheddar for a spicy twist!

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Healthy, Burger
  • Method: Pan-Frying, Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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