Ground Chicken Parmesan Patties

 Chicken Parmesan prepared with Lean Ground Chicken made in to patties and served over your favorite pasta…

Ground Chicken Parmesan Patties over Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs or quick oats
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus extra when serving
• 1/3 cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 6-8 ounces of your favorite pasta cooked to package directions
• 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce, about 24 ounce jar

Directions

• In a 8-9 inch round or square baking dish spray with cooking spray, spread half of the sauce on the bottom.
• Add the pasta on top of the sauce, set aside.
• In a mixing bowl add the ground chicken, egg, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, chopped onions, salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix everything together completely, until all is incorporated evenly.
• Make 4 equal size patties, turn on skillet to medium high, add about 1 tablespoon or more of olive oil.
• Place patties in skillet and fry like a hamburger until completely cooked, 165° meat thermometer.
• Remove from heat, place patties on top of pasta in baking dish, pour the other half of sauce on top of cooked patties.
• Spread the shredded mozzarella evenly on top, sprinkle top with the dried basil.
• Bake in preheated 375° oven for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden browned on top.
• Set on serving rack. Serves 4. Enjoy!