Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring lean ground chicken simmered in marinara sauce and basil pesto, topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and served on toasted brioche buns. This hearty yet flavorful sandwich is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Buns and Toppings
- 4 brioche buns
- 1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for toasting the brioche buns later.
- Cook Ground Chicken: Place the ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to crumble the chicken as it cooks thoroughly.
- Add Onions: Stir in the diced yellow onions with the chicken, cooking together until the onions are softened and the chicken is fully browned.
- Add Sauces and Seasoning: Once the chicken is cooked, add marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer with Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Let the mixture cook gently on low heat while you prepare the buns.
- Prepare Buns: Arrange the brioche buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread the garlic margarine or butter evenly on each bun.
- Toast Buns: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the buns for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Spoon the chicken parmesan mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the warm meat mixture and then cover with the top halves of the buns.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute lean ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
- Using brioche buns adds a rich and slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory filling well.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Make sure to crumble the chicken thoroughly to mimic the texture of traditional sloppy joes.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Sloppy Joes, Ground Chicken, Italian-American Sandwich, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe
