Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes combine the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan with the comfort of a sloppy joe. Ground chicken is seasoned with Italian spices, simmered in marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and served on toasted buns for a delicious twist on a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
- Chopped fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion, add garlic, cook ground chicken, season with spices, stir in marinara and Parmesan, simmer.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Toast buns, spoon chicken mixture onto bottom buns, top with mozzarella, melt cheese under broiler, garnish with basil.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
- For a crispier bun, toast with butter in a skillet.
- Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
