Chicken Parmesan Patties

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt & Freshly ground black pepper
• Olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.  Season with salt & freshly ground black pepper and mix everything together.  Form the mixture into 4 equal patties (each will be about 4.5 oz).

Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.  Add the patties to the pan and cook until golden brown on one side, 4 minutes.

Flip the patties and pour the marinara into the pan, around the patties. Lower the heat, bringing the marinara to a simmer, topping each patty with a slice of fresh mozzarella.   Cover the pan and continue to cook until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through, 4-5 minutes.

These go great with some sweet potato puffs and a fresh green salad! 

Enjoy!