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Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe
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This Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich by incorporating Italian flavors. Ground chicken is seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, simmered in marinara sauce, then topped with Parmesan and melted mozzarella cheese, creating a savory, comforting meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce and Cheese

  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Buns

  • 6 sandwich buns

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil to prepare for cooking the ground chicken.
  2. Cook chicken and onions: Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully cooked and any onions (optional, but recommended) are translucent. Drain excess liquid if needed.
  3. Season the meat: Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly through the chicken.
  4. Add marinara sauce: Pour in the marinara sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly but remains saucy.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese, adding a rich, cheesy depth to the meat sauce.
  6. Toast the buns: Preheat your oven broiler on high and place the buns on an oven-safe dish. Toast them until lightly golden.
  7. Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle each with about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Broil cheese: Place the assembled bottoms under the broiler. Broil just until the mozzarella melts and becomes bubbly, watching closely as it happens quickly.
  9. Complete and serve: Top each sandwich with the bun tops and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For added texture, finely chop onions and sauté with the chicken in step 2.
  • Use fresh grated Parmesan for the best cheesy flavor.
  • Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning the cheese; it only melts in a couple of minutes.
  • Can substitute ground turkey or lean beef if preferred.
  • Use gluten-free buns to make this recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes, Italian sloppy joe, ground chicken recipe, easy weeknight dinner, savory sandwiches

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