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Close up handheld shot of a Spinach White Cheddar Chicken Burger showing charred edges and wilted spinach flecks.

Spinach White Cheddar Chicken Burgers: The Ultimate Juicy Recipe

Juicy Spinach White Cheddar Chicken Burgers featuring seared ground chicken, wilted spinach, and melted white cheddar cheese pockets on toasted brioche buns. A high-protein, flavor-packed dinner perfect for Pinterest-worthy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken 93% lean preferred
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach wilted and squeezed dry
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese small cubes
  • 4 brioche buns split and toasted
  • 1/2 cup garlic aioli creamy style
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce crisp
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced into rings

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for charred edges.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Mix-ins
  1. Wilt spinach in a pan, squeeze out all liquid using a towel, and finely chop.
  2. Cut the white cheddar into small 1/4 inch cubes to ensure melted pockets.
Cook the Burgers
  1. Mix chicken, spinach, and cheese. Form into 4 patties with a thumbprint in the middle.
  2. Heat oil in skillet and cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until charred edges appear and internal temp is 165F.

Notes

Always squeeze the spinach dry to prevent soggy burgers.
Use cubed cheese instead of shredded for better 'pockets' of melted goodness.