Description
Classic Italian-American chicken parmesan sloppy joes merge comfort with excitement in one skillet meal. Melted mozzarella, crispy chicken, and marinara sauce create a delicious twist for you to savor with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground chicken
- 24 oz (680 grams) marinara sauce
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- ¼ cup garlic margarine or butter
- 2 tbsps basil pesto
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat, meticulously breaking down meat while ensuring uniform cooking and releasing rich flavors.
- Flavor Enhancement: Integrate diced onions into chicken, stirring continuously to develop a harmonious base, then introduce marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper for a robust taste profile.
- Cheese Infusion: Reduce heat to low, gently fold in Parmesan cheese, allowing ingredients to meld and create a velvety, aromatic mixture that promises depth and complexity.
- Bun Transformation: Brush brioche buns with garlic-infused margarine, arrange on baking sheet, and toast in a preheated 400°F oven for 5 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Assembly Artistry: Layer toasted bottom bun with generous chicken mixture, strategically drape with melted mozzarella cheese, and crown with top bun to complete this gourmet sloppy joe experience.
Notes
- Meat Mastery: Break ground chicken into tiny, even pieces for consistent texture and thorough cooking.
- Flavor Fusion: Stir marinara and pesto thoroughly to create a harmonious, well-blended sauce that coats every chicken morsel.
- Cheese Strategy: Sprinkle Parmesan during low simmer to help cheese melt seamlessly and enhance overall richness.
- Bun Brilliance: Watch brioche carefully during 5-minute toasting to achieve perfect golden-brown crispness without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg