Description
This fusion of classic Italian flavors with the American comfort of a sloppy joe creates a delightful culinary twist. Our Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes combine lean ground chicken simmered in a rich marinara sauce with the fresh zing of basil pesto, all topped with a melty layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stuffed into toasted brioche buns that are lightly buttered with garlic margarine, each bite is a decadent pleasure that’s hard to resist.
Ideal for a quick yet hearty meal, these sloppy joes offer a savory escape into Italian-inspired flavors with the ease of a sandwich. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, they bring a touch of gourmet to everyday dining. Each burger is a meld of cheesy goodness, aromatic herbs, and robust sauce, making it not just food but an experience to savor.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground chicken
1 cup diced yellow onion
24 oz marinara sauce
2 tbsp basil pesto
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 brioche buns
1/4 cup garlic margarine or butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F for toasting the buns.
Dump the ground chicken into a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and crumble it as it cooks.
Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground chicken, stirring well.
Once the ground chicken is fully cooked, mix in the marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat to low, stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese, and continue cooking.
Spread garlic margarine on brioche buns and lay them on a baking sheet.
Toast the buns in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Assemble the burgers by spooning the chicken mixture onto the bottom buns, topping with mozzarella, and covering with the top buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 Kcal