These chicken parmesan burgers are a great healthy weeknight meal since they can be made in less than 30 minutes. Loaded with flavour and cooked in marinara sauce, these chicken patties are great to serve on buns, pasta, zoodles along with a side salad or veggies! Such a delicious chicken burger recipe! (Gluten-free, low carb)
If you love a classic chicken parm, then you are going to fall in love with this recipe. It’s basically a cross between chicken parmesan and chicken burgers. These chicken parmesan burgers are made from scratch in minutes for one delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love!
Ground chicken patties are flavoured with parmesan, garlic and seasonings before they are pan-fried and cooked in marinara sauce. They are then topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella and fresh basil, for one delicious bite!
If you’re a fan of ground chicken burger recipes, be sure to also check out my Pesto Chicken Burgers and Chicken Feta Burgers.
Why Make this Recipe
- Quick and easy: Super simple to prep with everyday ingredients, these chicken parm burgers are ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for a family weeknight meal.
- Make ahead: Be sure to make a double batch of these burgers as they can be made several days ahead of time and are also freezer-friendly.
- Healthier option: Made with extra lean ground chicken, they are packed with protein while being lower in saturated fat. You can serve them up in a variety of different ways, depending on your dietary needs!
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Use extra lean ground chicken for this recipe for the healthiest option that’s lower in saturated fat. You can also make these patties with ground turkey.
- Almond flour: You can also sub in regular or gluten-free bread crumbs.
- Parmesan cheese: If you can, use freshly grated parmesan cheese in these burgers. It has a much bolder flavour. Pre-grated can also be slightly dry in texture and often contains caking agents.
- Seasonings: Garlic cloves, parsley, salt and pepper add a burst of flavour to these burgers.
- Marinara sauce: The chicken burgers are cooked in a layer of marinara sauce for a lovely rich flavour that compliments the other flavours so nicely. You can use store-bought sauce for convenience or sub in homemade sauce if you have some on hand! If you opt for store-bought, look for one that’s lower in sodium with no added sugar.
- Mozzarella cheese: Provides extra flavour to the burgers and lots of melty goodness that everyone is sure to love. You can also sub in Swiss, Asiago, Havarti or Provolone cheese.
Step by Step Instructions
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Add the ingredients for the burgers to a large bowl.
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Combine until evenly mixed.
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Form mixture into four patties. Add oil to a large frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add patties to pan. Cook for 5 minutes on the first side.
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Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the second side.
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Add marinara sauce so that it covers the bottom of the pan and surrounds each burger. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over each patty.
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Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.
Recipe Tips
- Do not over mix the burger mixture as it may result in tough burgers. Instead, mix ingredients until just combined.
- Form the burgers with your hands and pack the mixture tightly so that they don’t fall apart when flipping. You may wish to wet your hands a bit so that the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands.The patties should be about 1-inch thick.
- Don’t press down on the burgers while cooking them as this presses out the juices, which may result in dry burgers.
- It’s best to use a meat thermometer to determine if the burgers are done. You’ll know that the burgers are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- If you’re planning to serve these chicken parmesan burgers on a bun, you’ll probably only need 2 cups of sauce. However, you may wish to add extra sauce to the pan if serving the burgers over pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. You’ll want enough sauce to coat the noodles!
- As a time saving tip, you can double or triple the burger recipe and freeze the extra burgers raw so that all you have to do is cook the burgers and add the sauce and cheese!
- Be generous with the fresh basil. It adds such a great flavour to the burgers.
- If you choose to serve these burgers on a bun, I recommend toasting the bun in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
How do I know when the chicken burgers are cooked?
It’s generally best to use a meat thermometer to determine if the chicken burgers are cooked. Insert the thermometer into the centre of the burger. You’ll know that the burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Can I cook these burgers on the grill?
Yes! If you prefer, you can also cook the patties on the grill. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side. While the burgers are cooking on the grill, heat the marinara sauce separately in a frying pan. Add the grilled burgers to the sauce and top with cheese as per the recipe directions.
How to store
You can store the cooked burgers in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container. Uncooked patties can be store in the fridge for 2 to 3 days (depending on the freshness of your chicken).
Can I freeze these burgers?
Yes! You can freeze them either from a raw or cooked state. Uncooked patties should be separated with parchment before being frozen so that they don’t freeze together. Thaw frozen burgers overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to reheat
Uncooked chicken burgers can be cooked as per the recipe. For already cooked burgers, you can add them directly into the hot tomato sauce to warm them through. The best way to reheat individual chicken patties is in the oven at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes until warmed through or pop them in the microwave to 1-2 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These burgers are great because they’re so versatile, so you can switch up how you serve them!
Serve the chicken patties:
- On a bun
- Over pasta
- On zucchini noodles
- On spaghetti squash
- Over rice
- Along with roasted veggies (like this Oven Roasted Broccoli)
These burgers also taste great paired with a side salad like this Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad, Tossed Green Salad or Asparagus Tomato Salad!
Recipe variations
Protein: Sub in ground turkey if you prefer the taste or don’t have ground chicken on hand.
Spices & herbs: You can add in a dash of red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat. You may also wish to add in some Italian seasoning or dried oregano for even more flavour.
Sauce: Use regular store-bought marinara sauce or make your own! You can also use a spicier variety if you want to incorporate some extra spice to the sauce.
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Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground chicken
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour (can also sub in regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cups marinara sauce*
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
For serving:
- Fresh basil
- Whole-grain buns (or pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, parmesan cheese, almond flour, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Form mixture into four patties. Add oil to a large frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add patties to pan. Cook for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the second side.
- Add marinara sauce so that it covers the bottom of the pan and surrounds each burger. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over each patty.
- Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has melted. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.
- Serve burgers and sauce on buns or over pasta, zucchini noodles,or spaghetti squash.
Notes
- Do not over mix the burger mixture as it may result in tough burgers. Instead, mix ingredients until just combined.
- Form the burgers with your hands and pack the mixture tightly so that they don't fall apart when flipping. You may wish to wet your hands a bit so that the mixture doesn't stick to your hands.The patties should be about 1-inch thick.
- Don't press down on the burgers while cooking them as this presses out the juices, which may result in dry burgers.
- It's best to use a meat thermometer to determine if the burgers are done. You'll know that the burgers are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- If you're planning to serve these chicken parmesan burgers on a bun, you'll probably only need 2 cups of sauce. However, you may wish to add extra sauce to the pan if serving the burgers over pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. You'll want enough sauce to coat the noodles!
- As a time saving tip, you can double or triple the burger recipe and freeze the extra burgers raw so that all you have to do is cook the burgers and add the sauce and cheese!
- Be generous with the fresh basil. It adds such a great flavour to the burgers.
- If you choose to serve these burgers on a bun, I recommend toasting the bun in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes.
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