Description
Creamy chicken alfredo sloppy joes elevate comfort food with a delightful Italian-American fusion. Cheesy, saucy goodness meets classic sandwich simplicity, promising a mouthwatering meal that satisfies your deepest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
Dairy:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4–6 hamburger buns, toasted
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium temperature, drizzling olive oil across the surface to create an even coating.
- Introduce ground chicken into the heated pan, methodically fragmenting the meat with a sturdy utensil while ensuring thorough cooking until the protein transforms from pink to a uniform, light color.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the sizzling mixture, allowing the aromatics to soften and release their delicate fragrances.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper throughout the skillet, gently stirring to distribute the robust seasonings evenly across the cooking proteins.
- Continue cooking the mixture, periodically stirring, until the chicken achieves a complete, golden-brown appearance and the vegetables reach a translucent, tender state.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken for turkey or plant-based alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and half-and-half to create a lighter version of the classic Alfredo sauce without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Toast burger buns lightly for extra crunch and prevent soggy bottoms when serving the sloppy joes, ensuring a more satisfying eating experience.
- Consider adding finely chopped spinach or kale to boost nutrition and create a hidden vegetable element kids might enjoy without detecting the extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 46
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg