White Cheddar And Spinach Chicken Burgers
These White Cheddar And Spinach Chicken Burgers are juicy, cheesy, and secretly packed with greens—perfect for easy weeknight dinners, backyard BBQs, or your next meal prep session. Made with lean ground chicken, chopped spinach, and melty white cheddar, they’re bursting with flavor and so simple to make. If you’ve been searching for a healthy twist on chicken burgers recipe or new ground chicken recipes, this one’s a keeper!
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach or thawed and squeezed frozen spinach
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For serving:
- Burger buns or lettuce wraps
- Extra white cheddar slices optional
- Toppings: tomato avocado, red onion, pickles
- Sauces: garlic aioli spicy mayo, or your favorite burger sauce
Instructions
- Mix the patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, shredded cheddar, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Form patties: Divide mixture into 4 even portions and shape into patties. Wet hands help with stickiness!
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Melt cheese (optional): In the last minute of cooking, add a slice of cheddar to each patty and cover to melt.
- Assemble: Serve on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings and sauces. Eat warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If using frozen spinach, make sure it’s fully thawed and squeezed dry to avoid soggy burgers.
- Want to make it dairy-free? Skip the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- These freeze great! Form raw patties and freeze between parchment. Thaw in fridge before cooking.
- Ground turkey can be swapped for chicken with similar results.
- Make them mini for sliders or shape into meatballs for another twist!