Chicken Parmesan Burgers

I found this recipe on the Elly Says Opa! blog - and what a wonderful idea! This is constructed much like a traditional chicken parmesan, and the flavor is awesome. I hope you like!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground chicken
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  plain breadcrumbs
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley
• 1  garlic clove, finely minced
• 1  shallot, finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup  thick  spaghetti sauce
• 4  slices provolone cheese
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  salt and pepper
• 4  sandwich buns

Directions

1. Lightly mix together first 7 ingredients for the burgers. Form into 4 patties.
2. Saute mushrooms in 2 Tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Preheat broiler & spray the broiler pan with a little oil. Broil the burgers for about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and broil for 3 minutes. Top each chicken burger with 2 tablespoons pasta sauce and a slice (or about 2T) of cheese. Place back under the broiler for 30-60 seconds, until cheese in melted and burger is cooked through. Brush buns with a little melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a little Italian seasoning, and place under broiler just until toasted.