Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Ingredients

Chicken Patties

• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• ¼ cup onion finely diced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Topping

• ½ cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 ½ tablespoons parmesan cheese shredded
• 1 tablespoon garlic butter or butter
• 4 brioche buns or hamburger buns
• fresh basil and tomato slices for serving optional

Instructions 

• Cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until softened. Cool completely.
• Mix all patty ingredients in a medium bowl. Form into four ½” thick patties.
• Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat and add patties. Cook 4-6 minutes per side or until they reach 165°F. (see notes for other cooking methods)
• Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce on the stovetop or in the microwave.
• Turn the broiler on to high.
• Spoon about 1 tablespoon marinara sauce over each patty. Top each with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Spread garlic butter on the buns and broil 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Place a chicken patty on each bun with tomato slices if using. Top with basil if desired and serve with remaining marinara sauce.