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Chicken Breast Burger Recipe

Published: Apr 20, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Feb 23, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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chicken breast burger with chips on a plate

Over the years I spent many hours at The Joshua Tree Cafe, sipping yummy mocha lattes, chatting with friends and munching on Chicken Breast Burgers, aka "Tree Burgers."

chicken breast burger on a white plate with potato chip and blue coffee mug in the background

If you've never had the pleasure of enjoying a Tree Burger, then allow me to introduce you to this delicious Healthy Chicken Burger Recipe. With diced chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, cheese, ranch dressing and cucumbers, it's not only unique, delicious and healthy, it's easy too (9 Weight Watchers blue plan points)!

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥗 Side dishes
  • 👪 Serving size
  • 🌡️Storing
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Chicken Breast Burger Recipe
  • 🍔More Burgers and Sandwiches

The Tree Burger was a burger I often ate at The Joshua Tree cafe; a cafe I frequented for many years. It was fantastic place to go for coffee or lunch with friends and colleagues. It had comfy couches, lots of windows, a fabulous casual atmosphere and was central, so perfect for meeting up with friends that lived in different parts of the city.  Obviously I was heartbroken when the restaurant suddenly closed down. 

storefront of Joshua tree cafe Calgary

And although it had changed hands a few times over the years, new menu items were added and taken away, the Tree Burger always remained. It was a constant and I was grateful for that. But then the Joshua Tree closed and sadly, there were no more Tree Burgers for me. So one day, overcome with nostalgia and an overwhelming craving for this delicious and easy chicken burger, I was inspired to recreate my beloved Tree Burger from memory. 

🥘 Ingredients

For this chicken breast burger recipe, you'll need:

  • chicken breast/chicken fillet
  • whole wheat buns
  • fresh mushrooms
  • sharp/old cheddar cheese *I use light
  • cucumber
  • Ranch dressing * I use Lighthouse because it's my favorite

*see recipe card for quantities

healthy chicken burger on a plate, open-faced with potato chips on the side

Given that it's probably been almost a decade since I had an actual Tree Burger from The Joshua Tree, my memory may not be totally accurate. But fortunately for me, the cafe had an open grill area behind the serving counter and I was able to walk by on the way to the washroom and check on the progress of my Tree burger. And that's how I knew how they were made! But even if you have had a tree burger and this isn't an exact replica, you'll have to agree that it's still a darn good chicken burger recipe. My family never had a Tree Burger before and they LOVED it!

🔪 Instructions

  1. Spray a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook chicken breast over medium heat until no longer pink. Chop into approximately 1 inch cubes. Meanwhile, spray a separate frying pan with non-stick cooking spray and sautee mushrooms over medium heat with a ¼ teaspoon salt. Keep lid on and check frequently until done. Divide chicken into 6 servings, as well as mushrooms (set aside servings while you are cooking the others) Top diced chicken with mushrooms.
  2. Then add grated cheese, dividing evenly between servings. Cover with a lid, cooking over medium heat until cheese is melted.
  3. Add ½ tablespoon of ranch dressing to each side of each bun, dividing between all burger buns, then add cucumbers, also dividing evenly between buns.
  4. Slide chicken, mushroom and cheese mixture onto prepared bun bottom and add top of bun
collage of 4 photos showing steps to make a chicken breast burger

You really can't go wrong with a healthy chicken burger that's smothered in mushrooms and melted cheese. Chicken burgers are really a great option for a healthy lunch or dinner. I bring them to work a lot because these leftovers are easy to throw in the lunch bag, heat in the microwave and even eat on the go or at your desk.

🥗 Side dishes

I have potato chips in the photos, but you could serve it with veggies instead or anything you prefer. I can't actually recall how they served it at the Joshua Tree, but I think it may have been with both veggies and potato chips. 

chicken breast burger on a white plate with potato chip and blue coffee mug in the background

👪 Serving size

This recipe makes 6 Tree Burgers/Chicken Breast burgers. However, if you need to reduce or increase the servings, simply click on the blue servings number in the recipe card, select the number of servings you'd like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.

🌡️Storing

Fridge: If you want to make this ahead, I'd recommend you do not put it all together until just before serving. Cook the chicken and mushroom, melt the cheese on top, then store in a separate container from the sliced cucumbers and ranch dressing. If you have leftovers, I also recommend storing the ingredients separately.

Reheating: Reheat the chicken in the microwave for about 45 seconds-1-½ minutes (depending on your microwave) then add to bun. 

Chicken burger on a cutting board with a ½ bun with cucumber and more cucumbers in the background

This healthy chicken burger recipe uses diced chicken breast and not an entire chicken breast, making it more economical! I'm guessing that's why the restaurant made it that way. And it's unique; this is actually the first and only time I've ever seen a chicken burger made this way. So if you're looking for a chicken breast burger recipe that's different, delicious, healthy and can be made right on your stove top, give this one a try. Calgary may not have the Joshua Tree anymore, but the Tree Burger lives on!

And if you LOVE easy chicken sandwiches, then give my No Cook Buffalo Pulled Chicken Sandwich a try!

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich on white plate with bowl of shredded buffalo chicken in background

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chicken breast burger on a white plate with potato chip and blue coffee mug in the background
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📋 Chicken Breast Burger Recipe

This Chicken Breast Burger, also known as a "Tree Burger" (from the Joshua Tree restaurant) is a healthy chicken burger recipe with diced chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, cheese, ranch dressing and cucumbers. It's easy to make, Weight Watchers friendly and delicious for dinner or lunch! (9 WW blue plan points)
5 from 3 votes
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Course: dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: burger, chicken, chicken breast, sandwich
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 6 whole wheat buns * you can use any type of bun
  • 225 g mushrooms *fresh
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated * approximately- add more to your liking
  • 6 tablespoon ranch dressing * I use Lighthouse because it's my fave
  • 1 cucumber sliced
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Instructions

  • Spray a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook chicken breast over medium heat until no longer pink. Chop into approximately 1 inch cubes.
  • Meanwhile, spray a separate frying pan with non-stick cooking spray and sautee mushrooms over medium heat with a ¼ teaspoon salt. Keep lid on and check frequently until done.
  • Divide chicken into 6 servings, as well as mushrooms (set aside servings while you are cooking the others)
  • Top diced chicken with mushrooms.
    sauteed mushrooms on diced chicken breast
  • Then add grated cheese, dividing evenly between servings. Cover with a lid, cooking over medium heat until cheese is melted.
    cheese grated onto sauteed mushrooms on diced chicken breast
  • Add ½ tablespoon of ranch dressing to each side of each bun, dividing between all burger buns, then add cucumbers, also dividing evenly between buns.
    cumcumbers on bun with ranch dressing
  • Slide chicken, mushroom and cheese mixture onto prepared bun bottom and add top of bun.
    chicken breast sandwich on plate with chicken and mushrooms on one side and cucumber on other side of bun
  • Serve with chips, sliced veggies or whatever you like!

Notes

👪 Serving size
This recipe makes 6 Tree Burgers/Chicken Breast burgers. However, if you need to reduce or increase the servings, simply click on the blue servings number in the recipe card, select the number of servings you'd like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.
🌡️Storing
Fridge: If you want to make this ahead, I'd recommend you do not put it all together until just before serving. Cook the chicken and mushroom, melt the cheese on top, then store in a separate container from the sliced cucumbers and ranch dressing. If you have leftovers, I also recommend storing the ingredients separately.
Reheating: Reheat the chicken in the microwave for about 45 seconds-11/2 minutes (depending on your microwave) then add to bun. 
 
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Chicken Breast Burger Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 burger)
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 633mg28%
Potassium 566mg16%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 117IU2%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 340kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Cholesterol: 59mg (20%) | Sodium: 633mg (28%) | Potassium: 566mg (16%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 117IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 175mg (18%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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Comments

  1. Laura

    April 29, 2020 at 7:21 am

    The title "Tree Burger" intreged me! Now it get it! I love the idea of a healthy chicken burger.

    Reply
  2. Jersey Girl Cooks

    May 04, 2020 at 8:47 am

    I love recreating recipes from restaurants I love. This is a great one and it's too bad the restaurant closed.

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  3. Eileen Kelly

    May 04, 2020 at 11:37 am

    These chicken burgers have delicious flavor. Tender and juicy. The mushroom topping is a great flavor combo. Despite the restaurant closing down, at least you have their great burger to recreate.

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    • Terri Gilson

      May 04, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks, Eileen! Yes, at least they had an open grill so I knew how they made them!

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