Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, combining the flavors of chicken Parmesan with the comfort of a sloppy joe. Savory ground chicken in a flavorful marinara sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese, all nestled in a toasted bun – a family-friendly meal that’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Assembly:
- 4 sandwich buns, toasted
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Chicken: Add ground chicken, cook until browned. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer to blend flavors.
- Assemble: Spoon chicken mixture onto toasted buns. Top with cheeses.
- Melt Cheese: Optionally, broil sandwiches briefly to melt cheese. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush buns with garlic butter before toasting.
- Ground turkey or shredded rotisserie chicken can be used as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
