Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes
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Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes
Description
Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes combine the warmth of seasoned ground chicken with the tang of tomato sauce and richness from mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cooking the ground chicken with diced onions until browned and keeping larger crumbles helps maintain a sturdy texture that holds up on a bun. The addition of Italian seasoning deepens the flavor profile, while reducing the tomato sauce to a thicker consistency integrates the flavors well. Toasted panko adds a crunchy contrast on top of melted mozzarella and shaved Parmesan.
To serve, spoon the sloppy chicken mixture onto toasted brioche buns, allowing the cheese to meld with the meat and sauce. This sandwich works well for casual dinners or gatherings where a hearty handheld meal is welcome. The combination of cheese and Italian seasoning offers familiarity reminiscent of classic chicken Parmesan in a sloppy joe format.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese chunks
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 1 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- parsley for garnish
- 4 Brioche buns toasted
Instructions
- Add the canola oil, chicken and onions to a large skillet on medium high heat breaking it apart but leaving some chunks about the size of a raspberry or small grape (don't crush the heck out of it, the larger crumbles will help give the sandwich stability).
- Cook until well browned (5-6 minutes), then add in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning and continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy" (about 5-6 minutes).
- In a smaller skillet add the olive oil on medium high heat then add in the panko stirring until it starts to toast (about 1-2 minutes) then remove from the pan into a bowl to stop the cooking.
- When the sauce is reduced top with mozzarella chunks.
- Toast the buns then spoon over the chicken and cheese mixture, top with parmesan cheese and toasted panko.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1230mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1526mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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