These chopped chicken patties are juicy, golden and wonderfully cheesy — a high-protein weeknight dinner that comes together in minutes with just a handful of everyday ingredients. Finely chopped chicken, melted cheese and green onion bind into tender little patties that fry up crisp on the outside and soft inside, perfect for busy evenings when you still want something homemade and satisfying.
If you love easy chicken dinners, you will also enjoy our Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta and these Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Cheese and Garlic — both are simple, comforting and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 60 g (2/3 cup) grated cheese
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 50 g (1/4 cup) green or regular onion, minced
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken finely. Add the grated cheese.
- Stir in the onion, eggs, flour, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and rest 10 minutes so everything binds.
- Spoon small mounds onto a hot oiled skillet.
- Fry over medium heat. Flip when the chicken starts turning white with a golden crust. Keep them small for easy flipping.
Tips
- Chop the chicken as finely as you can — smaller pieces hold together better and cook more evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; fry in batches so the patties brown instead of steaming.
- Serve with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables or a light dipping sauce for a complete dinner.
For more guidance on safe chicken cooking, see the food safety resources at usda.gov, and for classic chicken dinner inspiration, browse allrecipes.com.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 134 kcal, protein 15.2 g, fat 6.3 g, carbs 4.9 g.