I made this delicious dinner last night using some examples from Rachael Ray’s 30 minute cookbook.  I take a lot of Rachael Ray’s recipes and make them healthier to suit my fat burning desires. 

They are still really quick and easy to make.  Here is one of Rachael Ray’s recipes that I have modified to be a part of my healthy weight loss diet and fall in line with my healthy eating guidelines. 

Chicken and Herb Burgers with Spinach and Mushrooms

1 10 ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
2 pounds ground chicken breast
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp of basil
2 Tbsp parsley
Salt and Pepper for taste
20 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven and set to broil

Place the defrosted spinach on a paper towel and wrap the towel around the spinach to squeeze out the excess liquid.  Place the spinach in a mixing bowl and combine with the chicken, shallots, 2 Tbsp of Dijon mustard, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.

Separate the meat into 4 equal patties and place on broiler pan in oven for 5-7 minutes per side. 

While this is cooking preheat skillet and place 2 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in the pan.  Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are brown.  Add the chicken broth and cook until the pan is almost dry. 

Top the chicken burgers with the mushroom topping and a slice of swiss cheese.

Makes 4 servings

If you like this recipe you will love more of these 30 minute recipes and meal plans at Healthy Weight Loss Diets.