Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
Ground chicken in marinara and pesto, topped with mozzarella, served on garlic butter brioche buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb lean ground chicken
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1 cup diced yellow onion
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24 oz marinara sauce
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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4 brioche buns
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¼ cup garlic margarine or butter
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F for toasting the buns.
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground chicken and crumble it as it cooks.
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Add diced yellow onions to the pan with the ground chicken and stir to combine.
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Once the ground chicken is fully cooked, add marinara sauce, basil pesto, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken completely in the sauce.
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Reduce the heat to low. Add shredded Parmesan cheese and stir well. Let the mixture continue cooking over low heat.
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Lay brioche buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spread garlic margarine or butter on the buns.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the buns for 5 minutes.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom brioche buns. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover with the top buns.
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Serve and enjoy!
# Helpful Notes:
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You can use garlic butter instead of margarine for a richer flavor.