Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 sandwiches
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe
Description
The Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe features ground chicken cooked with diced onions and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The addition of pasta sauce simmers gently to infuse the meat with a tomato-based flavor, while grated Parmesan cheese enriches the mixture with a salty depth. Served on hamburger buns and topped with shredded mozzarella cheese, this recipe merges the comfort of sloppy joes with Italian elements.
The texture is moist and tender, with the ground chicken absorbing the sauce as it simmers, resulting in a thick, well-coated filling. The melted mozzarella on top adds a pleasing, gooey layer, complementing the savory taste of the seasoned chicken and cheese blend.
Ideal for a casual meal, these sloppy joes are suited for quick lunches or dinners and pair well with simple side dishes like salad or roasted vegetables. They offer a different take on the classic sandwich, bringing the familiar warmth of Parmesan and mozzarella into an easy-to-assemble lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 lb. ground chicken I used ground chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 6 Hamburger Bun
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion. Stir. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the pasta sauce. Stir until well mixed. Reduce the heat so the sauce is gently simmering. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the chicken spooned on hamburger buns and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 902mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 451IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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