- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste, divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
- Combine chicken, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 4 patties. Press gently to flatten.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook patties until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.
- Cook and stir onion in the drippings left in the skillet until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and chicken stock. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Return patties to the skillet; cover with tomato sauce. Place 1 slice of provolone cheese over each patty. Cover skillet and cook until cheese melts slightly, about 1 minute.
- Place patties on buns; spoon tomato sauce on top.