Oh, how I've missed being in my element! It was definitely hard to be without a kitchen to play in for over the past 2 weeks. Even worse was having to eat out a majority of that time or having a diet of frozen pizza... blah! Now that I have a kitchen that's fully stocked with my fave pantry staples, I finally broke it in with my deep love of burgers... including this California inspired Chicken Burger!

During my pregnancy, I've had the biggest cravings for burgers... specifically cheeseburgers. By the end of my pregnancy, I think I could even come close to being a cheeseburger connoisseur lol! Is it sad that I'm not even ashamed that I've had a burger at least 3 times a week... and sometimes everyday for the past few months? My poor husband has put up with it and tonight was no exception. This time instead of the usual beef burgers, I made chicken burgers topped with some colorful and fresh toppings.

These chicken burgers couldn't be any easier - ground chicken, Montreal steak seasoning, minced garlic, salt and freshly chopped parsley. Combine these ingredients, form patties and cook! For the California inspired aspect, top these burgers with sliced avocado, sweet red onions, chopped lettuce and your choice of swiss or pepper jack cheese. These burgers go great with your favorite coleslaw recipe or if you're a traditionalist, you can never go wrong with fries.