Baja Baked Chicken Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno pepper , halved, divided
• 1 small red bell pepper , halved, divided
• 1 small red onion , halved, divided
• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1.5 teaspoons adobo seasoning , such as Goya®
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Mexican seasoning mix , such as Goya® Sazonador Total
• 8 slices pepper Jack cheese
• 1 avocado , sliced
• 8 tablespoons Mexican-style sour cream , or to taste
• 8 hamburgers buns , split

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.

3. 3

   Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.

4. 4

   Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.

6. 6

   Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.