CHICKEN PARMESAN BURGERS

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A restaurant-quality burger that's topped with marinara and loaded with cheese-what's not to love? Fresh basil adds even more flavor. -Brooke Petras, Alpine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup marinara sauce, chopped mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes., Serve in buns; top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 33g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.