These Easy Chicken Patties are packed with veggies and cheese and served with a creamy southwest dipping sauce! Perfect for lunch or dinner… and they make a delicious appetizer, too!
You know those mornings when you wake up in a cold sweat, heart pounding, mind racing, and all you can think is “I HOPE that was a dream??” I don’t have them often, but when I do, chances are they have something to do with food!
See, I have a minor obsession with watching cooking competitions before bedtime. I love them for the drama, the excitement, and of course, the FOOD! But apparently I can’t just watch them without also subconsciously envisioning myself in them. And being scared to death at the thought of it!!
So when I was given the opportunity to create a recipe for a Chopped at Home contest, I was simultaneously thrilled and terrified! But mostly thrilled. Because I knew I’d be making it in the privacy of my own home, and I knew I’d have more than 30 minutes to do it! The items in my basket? Cheddar cheese, kale, oyster crackers, and bacon. Ready, set, go!!!
To be honest, I had no problem coming up with ideas that incorporated cheddar, kale, and bacon. It was the oyster crackers that tripped me up! I know from watching Chopped that it’s not enough to just use the ingredients…..you have to use them thoughtfully. With purpose. Which is why, when I finally dreamed up these chicken patties, I knew it would be a home run!
And you know what? My family ate ALL of them for dinner. Every last one of them. Which says a LOT! Maybe I should sign up for one of those cooking shows, after all……who’s joining me?
Easy Chicken Patties
These Easy Chicken Patties are packed with veggies and cheese and served with a creamy southwest dipping sauce! Perfect for lunch or dinner... and they make a delicious appetizer, too!
Ingredients
- 1 cans (10 ounce each) chicken breast
- 4 pieces cooked bacon
- 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped kale
- 1/2 cup oyster cracker crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon southwest seasoning
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup oyster cracker crumbs, for breading
- Creamy Southwest Dipping Sauce
Instructions
- Combine chicken, bacon, cheese, red pepper, kale, cracker crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, and seasonings in a bowl and mix well.
- Shape into small patties (about 1/4 cup each) and coat with cracker crumbs.
- Sauté in butter in a skillet until brown on both sides.
- Serve with Creamy Southwest Dipping Sauce.
- *Can be made in advance, stored in refrigerator, and reheated at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g