Jumbo Chicken, Spinach, And Herb Burgers Recipe

Name: Jumbo Chicken, Spinach, And Herb Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted; 2 lbs ground chicken; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 10 basil leaves, shredded (or torn); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 20 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 slices swiss cheese; 4 kaiser rolls or 4 sandwich-size sourdough english muffins, split and toasted; 4 leaves red leaf lettuce; 1 vine-ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
2 lbs ground chicken
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 basil leaves, shredded (or torn)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
20 white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 slices swiss cheese
4 kaiser rolls or 4 sandwich-size sourdough english muffins, split and toasted
4 leaves red leaf lettuce
1 vine-ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced

1
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
2
Arrange the defrosted chopped spinach in the center of a kitchen towel; wrap the towel around the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid.
3
Put the spinach in a bowl and combine with chicken, shallots, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4
Divide meat into 4 equal portions; make 4 large patties, 3/4 to 1-inch thick.
5
Drizzle patties with oil and place them in the hot skillet.
6
Cook 6-7 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through.
7
Preheat a second medium-size skillet over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
8
Add in the sliced mushrooms and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are nice and brown.
9
Season with salt and pepper; add in the wine and cook until the pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes.
10
Top the burgers with the mushroom topping and the swiss cheese (fold each slice of cheese in half to fit the burger, if needed).
11
Cover loosely with foil; turn off the pan and let the cheese melt about 2 minutes.
12
Slather the tops of the buns with mustard; place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top with lettuce and tomato.
13
Put the bun tops in place; serve.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, 2 lbs ground chicken, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Jumbo Chicken, Spinach, And Herb Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jumbo Chicken, Spinach, And Herb Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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