Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers

Upgrade your burger game with these irresistible Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, shredded rotisserie chicken combined with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and a generous touch of aromatic basil pesto, these chicken patties are juicy, herby, and packed with savory goodness. Crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and a velvety pesto mayo spread elevate each bite, while toasted hamburger buns bring it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into gourmet-style burgers that are ideal for grilling season or anytime you crave a unique twist on classic chicken sandwiches. Perfect for pesto lovers and easy meal prep, these burgers will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rotisserie chicken
• 0.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cups Basil pesto
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Hamburger buns
• 4 slices Sliced tomato
• 4 leaves Leaf lettuce
• 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Additional basil pesto

Directions

Step 1

Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken and shred it into small pieces using your fingers or two forks. Measure out 3 cups of shredded chicken and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In the same bowl, add panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, the egg, basil pesto, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they combine and can hold together when formed into a patty.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

While the patties cook, toast the hamburger buns in a toaster, oven, or on the grill until lightly golden.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of additional basil pesto to create a creamy pesto spread.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by spreading the pesto mayonnaise onto both halves of each toasted bun. Place a chicken patty on the bottom bun, and top with a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce, and the top bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Rotisserie Pesto Chicken Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1016.9 grams (1016.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2539

Total Fat 183.10g	235%
Saturated Fat 40.20g	201%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.20g
Cholesterol 773mg	258%
Sodium 4624mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 100.40g	37%
Dietary Fiber 58.90g	210%
Total Sugars 8.00g
Protein 185.40g	371%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 681mg	52%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1733mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.0%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 14.4%