Description
This Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes recipe combines the creamy richness of Alfredo sauce with tender ground chicken for a unique twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and comforting meal perfect for a quick dinner. Served on toasted buns, this dish delivers a flavorful, satisfying bite that pairs well with fries or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Buns
- 4 Sloppy Joe buns, split and toasted
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground chicken and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and Alfredo sauce, stirring until smooth and combined. Mix in the Italian seasoning.
- Add Chicken and Seasonings: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce mixture. Stir to coat the chicken thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Toast the Buns: While the chicken mixture is warming, split the Sloppy Joe buns and toast them lightly either in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon a generous amount of the chicken Alfredo mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place the top half of the bun over the filling, pressing lightly to hold everything together.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm. These sloppy joes go great with sides like fries, potato wedges, or a fresh green salad.
Notes
- For a lower-fat option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and a light Alfredo sauce.
- You can add chopped spinach or mushrooms into the sauce for extra vegetables.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially the Italian seasoning and salt.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
