Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes
A delightful twist on the classic sloppy joe, filled with ground chicken, marinara sauce, and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 units buns
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in marinara sauce, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Toast the buns and place them on an oven-safe dish.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
- Top with the remaining bun halves and serve hot. Add fresh basil or arugula if desired.
Notes
For a burst of freshness, add a slice of fresh basil or arugula.