Chicken Parmesan Burgers

(Sorry for the bad photo - my camera is broken and I had to take this with an iPhone - they really do look much better than this)

Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken (I used breast meat)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 cup chopped flatleaf parsley
1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 shallot, finely diced
salt and pepper

1/2 cup pasta sauce
4 slices mozzarella or provolone (or 1/2 cup shredded)
sautéed mushrooms (optional)
4 buns (brushed with a little garlic butter, they are even better)

Directions
Lightly mix together all the ingredients for the burgers. Form into 4 patties. Making them about 30-40 minutes ahead of time lets the flavors meld a little bit.

Preheat & spray the broiler with a little oil (or use the grill, or a pan). Broil the burgers for
about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and broil for 3 minutes. - I prefer to grill mine on the grill instead of use a broiler.

Top each chicken burger with 2 Tbsp. 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. Top with mushrooms, if desired.

Place the buns in the broiler for about 10 seconds, just until toasted.

Serves 4

Recipe Source - Elly Says Opa