Description
These Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, featuring savory ground chicken in a flavorful marinara sauce topped with gooey melted cheeses, all served on toasted buns. A perfect quick and easy meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 4 sandwich buns or rolls
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
- Butter for toasting buns
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, then add ground chicken and cook until browned. Drain excess liquid if needed. Mix in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Butter and toast buns until golden. Spoon chicken mixture onto each bun, top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For a crispy twist, brush buns with garlic butter before toasting.
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for chicken.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop & Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
