CHICKEN FLORENTINE BURGERS

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Just try convincing your guests that a recipe this scrumptious is healthier, too. These moist, monster burgers are packed with veggies, cheese and loads of great grilled flavor. -Mary Cannataro, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped sweet onions
1-1/2 cups dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground chicken
3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
6 slices tomato
1 cup fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Place the onion, wine and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until wine is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and onion mixture. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with tomato, spinach and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein.