Description
Hearty chicken alfredo sloppy joes bring Italian-American comfort to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness. Messy, delicious sandwiches promise a flavor-packed meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground chicken
Sauces and Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 jar (15 ounces / 425 grams) Alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
Herbs, Seasonings, and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Bread:
- 4 Sloppy Joe buns, split and toasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Sauté ground chicken, crumbling with a utensil, until completely cooked and no pink remains, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Lower skillet temperature to medium-low. Melt butter and sizzle minced garlic until aromatic, taking care not to burn. Stream heavy cream and Alfredo sauce into the pan, whisking until smooth and integrated.
- Incorporate Italian seasoning into the sauce, allowing it to simmer briefly. Reintroduce cooked chicken into the creamy mixture, ensuring complete coating. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Allow chicken and sauce to meld together for 2-3 minutes, ensuring thorough heating and flavor infusion.
- Simultaneously prepare buns by slicing and toasting until achieving a golden-brown exterior using a skillet or toaster.
- Construct sandwiches by layering generous portions of chicken Alfredo mixture onto bottom bun halves. Crown with top bun sections, applying gentle pressure to secure.
- Plate immediately while warm. Complement the Sloppy Joes with crispy accompaniments like french fries, potato wedges, or a vibrant green salad for a satisfying dining experience.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for diverse protein options.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity, ensuring perfect consistency without becoming too runny.
- Enhance flavor depth by sprinkling fresh parmesan cheese or chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Reduce carbohydrate intake by serving mixture over zucchini noodles or mixed greens instead of traditional buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg