Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes (Printable Recipe)
Tender chicken in marinara, gooey cheese, and pesto on toasted brioche buns for a decadent handheld meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken Mixture
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450 g lean ground chicken
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1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
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710 ml marinara sauce
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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33 g Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
→ Buns
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4 brioche buns
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60 g garlic margarine or butter, softened
→ Topping
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110 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 200°C for toasting the buns later.
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high. Add ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks. Sauté until chicken loses all pinkness and begins to brown at the edges, about 5–7 minutes.
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Add diced yellow onion to the chicken and cook, stirring, until onions soften and turn translucent, approximately 3–4 minutes.
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Pour in marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and black pepper. Stir until mixture is evenly combined, then bring to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan into the mixture and stir until cheese melts. Let simmer gently while preparing buns, allowing flavors to meld.
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Arrange split brioche buns cut-side up on a baking tray. Spread softened garlic butter on both halves. Toast in preheated oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
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Set bottom halves of buns on serving plates. Spoon the hot chicken mixture evenly among the buns.
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Top chicken mixture with shredded mozzarella. If a more melted cheese topping is desired, briefly return the bottoms to the oven for 1–2 minutes.
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Cap each sandwich with its bun top, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra depth, add 1–2 minced garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to the chicken mixture during cooking.
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Chicken mixture can be prepared ahead; flavors develop well overnight. Store separately from buns and reheat before assembling.
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For a lower-carb version, serve the chicken mixture over zucchini noodles or roasted spaghetti squash.