Description
Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes combine the flavors of classic chicken Parmesan with the comfort of a sloppy joe. This easy and delicious dinner is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joes:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground chicken, cook until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon chicken mixture onto toasted buns. Top with mozzarella. Broil until cheese melts. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, butter and toast the buns before assembling.
- Consider serving the filling over pasta or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
