Baja Baked Chicken Cheeseburgers

The flavors of Baja California are showcased in this baked chicken cheeseburger with pepper Jack cheese, jalapeno, and bell pepper.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 8 hamburger buns, split
• 8 slices pepper Jack cheese
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved, divided
• 1 small red bell pepper, halved, divided
• 1 small red onion, halved, divided
• 1 ½ teaspoons adobo seasoning (such as Goya®)
• ½ teaspoon Mexican seasoning mix (such as Goya® Sazonador Total)
• 8 tablespoons Mexican-style sour cream, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.

Step 4

Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.

Step 6

Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.