Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers are juicy ground chicken burgers topped with marinara sauce fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves. They’re a healthier way to enjoy chicken parmesan!
Spring means a few things to me…gorgeous green hills (AKA hay fever), some of my favorite produce (asparagus, anyone?), and grilling a lot more outside because of better weather.
I grill year round, but since it’s not a whole lot of fun grilling outside in freezing cold temps, normally I use my indoor grill pan in the winter.
Since spring has sprung, I’m grilling outside almost every day and I couldn’t be happier about it. Especially when dinner is as tasty as these Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers. 🙂
I love making burgers because they’re so quick, and being that I have a house full of men to feed, they’re always a hit. While I love using grass-fed ground beef, normally I opt to go healthier with ground turkey. For whatever reason, I rarely ever think about using ground chicken, so I’m glad these chicken parmesan burgers got me out of my ground turkey rut.
I was really surprised how juicy and flavorful these ground chicken burgers were. We all know that ground turkey can get pretty dry, and the same rule applies to ground chicken. To prevent that from happening, I like to grate some onion and mix it into the meat to provide moisture and flavor. For even more flavor, and to go with our whole chicken parmesan theme, we add garlic, Italian seasoning, and grated parmesan to these as well, and grill them up to juicy perfection.
The recipe for Chicken Parmesan Burgers includes my Homemade Marinara Sauce. This marinara sauce can be made in 30 minutes time no problem, just get it going first, then work on the burgers while it simmers. The best case scenario would be to have this marinara sauce made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for busy nights, so all you have to do it heat it up and spread it over the top of your burgers.
Making it ahead and freezing it is definitely the way I like to roll.
Once you’ve grilled your burgers, top them with some marinara sauce, a slice of fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and serve them up! The creamy fresh mozzarella melts down slightly into the marinara, and the basil gives this burger a nice freshness that I loved.
These Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers are great way to get the classic flavors of chicken parmesan in a nice, juicy burger! And you’ll be giving your family a quick, healthy meal that they’re going to love.
This meal is a big win-win. 🙂
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Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Homemade Marinara Sauce or store bought marinara
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium, and oil the grates with the canola oil.
- Place the ground chicken. parmesan, grated onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a medium bowl and mix together gently with your hands until combined. Form into (4) burgers and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers for 4 minutes per side or until no longer pink.
- Place each burger on a bun and top with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe for Easy Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce. Recipe instructions state to simmer for 30 minutes, but just simmer for a little less time for this meal. Sauce may also be made in advance and stored in the freezer until ready to use.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
49 Comments on “Easy Chicken Parmesan Burgers”
I’m definitely looking forward to grilling season, too! There’s just nothing quite like a grilled burger. I’m loving this chicken Parmesan version, Marcie! And I know my husband would go crazy over this. Sounds perfect for 30 minute Thursday!
Thanks, Gayle! All I want to do is grill lately with the weather being so warm, and nobody ever complains about burgers in my house!
You must have made these burgers for me! LOL. I’m seriously obsessed with chicken parm and these burgers are totally GENIUS, Marcie! Hello dinner, tonight!
I did make them for you, Sarah — come on over! 🙂
Burger night is a big deal in our house and we take it really seriously. I love making up different combos.
That is genius that you have used marinara as the sauce – i will be trying that.
Thanks, Dannii! I like to have a lot of fun with burgers and it sounds like you do, too. 🙂
This chicken parmesan burger looks so good n hearty, Marcie. Looks like a complete dinner for any weekday or even weekend! YUM! Have a beautiful weekend!
Thank you, Anu! It was very hearty and I see them a lot in our future. You have a wonderful weekend as well!
I realllly need to get a grill pan!!! We only have the grill outside and during the dead of winter are definitely not out there!! These burgers sound sooo good!! And huge yay for all that fresh basil!!! Happy almost weekend Marcie!!
Grill pans are so nice when going outdoors is a no-go! Thanks, Ashley, and happy almost weekend to you, too! 🙂
I love how quick and easy these chicken sandwiches are! They are perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Thank you, Jen!
30 minute meals are the best! Who can resist chicken parm burgers. We grill a lot at my house so I always love trying new recipes and this recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh veggies from my garden too.
30 minute meals are the best, and grilling usually always falls into that category! Thanks, Ashley!
Yay for 30 minute Thursday! I looove chicken parm and these chicken parm burgers are my idea of a perfect dinner – I’ve got to try them!
Thanks, Rachel! This was a pretty fun way to enjoy chicken parm!
Chicken burgers have been on my mind lately! We love chicken parmesan so I know these would go over so well with the family!
Thanks, Ashley!
I grill year around too, but I’m excited to actually hang out outside and grill.. probably with a fruity cocktail or two! 😉 Love these burgers, Marcie! Chicken parm is so delicious, but burger form takes everything to the next level! So yum! Cheers, dear!
Yes to hanging outside with a fruity cocktail! I’m looking forward to that, too. 🙂 Thanks, Cheyanne!
Eeek! I’m so excited for grilling season. It hasn’t quiet started here yet – in fact we got a big snow storm on Monday (yuck!). But I’m anxious to get going with my grill. These burgers look awesome, Marcie!
Yeah, grilling in the snow does NOT sound like fun! Good luck getting some warmer weather so you can get out there and get started. Thanks, Liz!
Marcie these burgers look so good!! I love chicken parmesan so I know I will devour these in no time!!
Thank you, Ami! You can’t go wrong with chicken, marinara, and plenty of cheese!
Such a quick and easy delicious weeknight meal! Grilled food is just synonymous with spring/summer to me 🙂
Thanks, Medha! 🙂
Yay for spring and grilling season! We (my husband haha) grill all year long too and chicken parmesan burgers would be a hit over here! Perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Grilling is the best! Thanks, Kelly! 🙂
Yum! Love these burgers marcie, chicken parmesan is a longtime home cooked favourite of mine.
Thank you, Thalia! 🙂
WOW! I can never say no to this burger. In love with the recipe. Delicious and beautiful clicks!
Thank you so much, Kushi!
We haven’t grilled yet this season, but I’m hoping we will soon! I love that you’ve made these burgers with chicken, along with all of the other delicious flavors of chicken parmesan! These are the perfect lighter burger!
Thank you, Kristine! The ground chicken was so delicious in this burger!
These look so good, Marcie! And what a great idea to for a 30 minute meal! I’m positive my husband would love these 🙂
Thanks, Izzy!
I LOVE the looks of these! Such a fun way to enjoy chicken parm flavors. And I’m sure they’d be a huge hit with Ben 😉
Thanks, Denise! This was chicken parm that my kids would get behind. 🙂
I laughed when you said you rarely think of ground chicken because I honestly don’t think I’ve ever bought it – although I buy ground turkey all the time! These burgers look amazing, clearly I need to try ground chicken! 🙂
Isn’t that funny that we don’t think of ground chicken? It’s on my radar now. haha Thanks, Stacey!
I love chicken burgers, but never make them myself. I need to make these for dinner asap! I love how quick and easy they are too. Perfect for those busy soccer nights!
They’re easy and the kids loved ’em! They’re definitely perfect for soccer nights. 🙂
What a great new recipe to try for grilling season!
Thanks, Deb — they’re perfect for grilling season! 🙂
We’re already well into grilling season here in Phoenix! We’re in the process of getting some things done in the backyard and then will be hosting a big cookout for family and friends – and I know what needs to be on that menu!! These Chicken Parmesan Burgers! 😀
I’ll bet it’s nice and hot there, Jamie! Have fun at your cookout! 🙂
Chicken burgers are totally up my alley! I can’t wait for these!
Thanks, Cathy!