WW Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Burger
✅ Servings: 4 burgers
✅ Estimated WW Points: 4–6 points per burger
(depending on pesto and cheese used, bun optional)
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken breast (98–99% lean) – 0 points
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 points
- 2 tbsp store-bought pesto (or homemade light pesto) – ~2 points
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (1 point)
- Nonstick spray or olive oil spray
Optional for serving:
- Light sandwich buns or low-point wraps (2–3 points each)
- Sliced tomato, spinach, or arugula (0 points)
- Extra teaspoon pesto on top (1 point)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, pesto, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 burger patties. Chill for 10–15 minutes to help them hold shape.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook burgers for 5–6 minutes per side, until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C) and browned.
- Serve on light buns or lettuce wraps, topped with tomato and greens, and an optional tiny dollop of extra pesto.
🧮 WW Points Estimate (per burger, no bun):
| Ingredient | Points |
|---|---|
| Ground chicken (99%) | 0 |
| Mozzarella (1 tbsp) | 0.5 |
| Pesto (1/2 tbsp in patty + optional 1/2 tsp on top) | ~1.5–2 |
| Parmesan (optional) | 0.5 |
| Total per burger | ~2–3 (without bun) |
| With light bun/wrap | ~4–6 points |
💡 Tips:
- Use Trader Joe’s or homemade light pesto to lower the points even more.
- Bake instead of pan-frying for a no-mess option: 375°F for ~20 minutes.
- Want it extra cheesy? Add a Laughing Cow cheese wedge inside the patty (1 point extra).