Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes (Print)
Ground chicken simmered in marinara sauce with Italian herbs and cheeses, served on toasted garlic brioche buns for a delicious twist.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken Mixture
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1 pound lean ground chicken
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1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
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24 ounces marinara sauce (about 3 cups)
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
→ For the Buns
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4 brioche buns
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1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter, softened
→ For Topping
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the buns for a crispy texture.
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Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until it is no longer pink and starts to brown slightly.
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Add the diced yellow onion to the pan and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.
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Pour the marinara sauce into the pan. Add the basil pesto, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and onion mixture. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the mixture and stir well. Let simmer to meld flavors while preparing buns.
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Place split brioche buns with cut sides up on a baking sheet. Spread softened garlic margarine or butter evenly on each half. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Place the bottom halves of buns on serving plates. Spoon the hot chicken Parmesan mixture onto each bun bottom, dividing evenly.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the hot chicken mixture. Optionally place the assembled sandwiches back in the oven for 1-2 minutes for extra melting.
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Top with upper bun halves. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Notes:
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For extra flavor, you can add garlic or Italian seasoning to the chicken mixture during cooking.
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The chicken mixture can be made ahead and tastes better after flavors develop. Store separately from buns.
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For a lower-carb option, serve chicken Parmesan mixture over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash instead of buns.