Southwest Chipotle Chicken Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwest Chipotle Chicken Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup onion, chopped; 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/3 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin; 1 lb ground chicken breast; 2 1/2 chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning, minced; 5 hamburger buns; 2 avocados; 5 lettuce leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Heat olive oil in saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes, peppers and saute for 3 more minutes. Add black beans, chipotle and cumin, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Place aside to cool. Combine chicken and vegetable mixture to form into a patty, season both sides with pepper.
2
Shape into 5 patties. Can be individually frozen at this point, let thaw for 1 day in refrigerator before sauteing.
3
Saute patties in small amount of olive oil about 4 minutes / side or until done. Place burger on bun and top with avocado slices and lettuce.
4
**Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce- comes in a small can in the International foods aisle of the grocery. Fish out needed peppers with a little sauce, chop and add to recipe. Freeze the rest of the can contents in a freezer ziplock bag. Whenever you need some, you can just break off a chunk and add it to your recipe (like chili, tacos, etc).

518

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup onion, chopped, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped, 1/3 cup black beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chipotle Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chipotle Chicken Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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