Description
Golden, cheesy patties made with ground chicken, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or party platters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined. Use a fork or your hands to blend gently. Do not overwork the mix; you want it cohesive but not dense.
- Form the mixture into small patties or cakes. Aim for about 8 medium cakes or 4 larger ones. Pat them gently to hold shape.
- In a skillet, heat a thin layer of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the cakes without crowding. Cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat if they brown too fast.
- Transfer cooked cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving so the cheese sets and the centers stay juicy.
Notes
Serve warm with marinara sauce, lemon-garlic yogurt, or a light pesto. Can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 0mg