Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks
Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks bring the comfort of classic chicken parm to a juicy handheld. Tender chicken patties mixed with mozzarella are lightly breaded and pan-fried, then tucked into garlicky toasted buns with plenty of warm marinara and a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s a crowd-pleasing choice for game day, weekend dinners, or anytime you crave a saucy, cheesy burger twist.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, oregano, 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and 1/4 cup marinara sauce in a food processor. Pulse on and off until the mixture is finely ground, forms a ball, and begins spinning around in the processor. For best results, pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go.
- 2
Stop the food processor and transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl; cover and chill for about 30 minutes. You can proceed without chilling, but shaping patties is much easier when the mixture is cold. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 4 equal patties. Wrap each patty in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled or until you are ready to cook.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil.
- 4
Stir soft butter, crushed garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Place the burger buns on the prepared sheet pan and spread them with the garlic butter. Dust the tops with about 1 teaspoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, if desired.
- 5
Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 6
Press the patties to match the size of the buns. Coat each patty with panko breadcrumbs, pressing them into both sides, about 1 tablespoon per patty.
- 7
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the patties and cook until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute, then spoon a little hot marinara sauce onto each. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese over each burger, cover the pan, and cook until the chicken reaches 150 degrees F (66 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes more. Let rest, covered, for 3 minutes before assembling.
- 8
Spoon some hot marinara sauce onto the bottom of each bun, top with the chicken Parm burgers, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and place the other half of the bun on top. Serve immediately.
- Calories 554.34 kcal High 28%
- Protein 18.36 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 43.19 g 16%
- Total Fat 34.56 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 16.37 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.62 mg High 33%
- Sodium 681.62 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.56 g --
- Added Sugars 2.67 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 80.72 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 112.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.94 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Thigh, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 554.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Thigh, Dried Oregano, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 554.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks healthy?
- Chicken Parmesan Burger Stacks has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 554.34 calories and 18.36 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 681.62 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 16.37 g (82% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.67 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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