Open-Face Chicken Parmesan Burgers

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound lean ground chicken
• 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half
• 4 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick oval patties.
2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165u0b0. Top burgers with 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce and cheese. Cover and grill 30-60 seconds longer or until cheese is melted.
3. Grill bread, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 30-60 seconds on each side or until toasted. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce. Serve burgers on toasted bread.
4. Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined
5. ; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, grill frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165u0b0.

bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh basil, oregano, chicken, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, italian bread

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/open-face-chicken-parmesan-burgers/ (may not work)