Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
Ground chicken, marinara, and cheeses fill toasted brioche buns for a tasty, Italian-inspired sandwich meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground chicken
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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24 ounces marinara sauce
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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4 brioche buns
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1/4 cup garlic margarine or unsalted butter
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
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Set the oven temperature to 400°F to prepare for toasting the buns.
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Place lean ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and break into small pieces while cooking.
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Add diced yellow onion to the pan and combine with the chicken while sautéing.
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Once chicken is fully cooked, stir in marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper until the mixture is evenly coated.
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Reduce heat to low, add shredded Parmesan cheese to the mixture, and stir thoroughly. Let simmer gently while preparing the buns.
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Arrange brioche buns in a single layer on a baking sheet, spread each with garlic margarine or butter, and toast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
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Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and cover with the top halves.
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Plate the sandwiches and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the chicken mixture to simmer briefly after adding Parmesan so all flavors meld together.