Description
Experience the ultimate fusion of creamy chicken Alfredo and hearty sloppy joes in this delightful dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s a comforting meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Cream Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Butter
- Garlic
- All-Purpose Flour
- Italian seasoning
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Onion
- Buns
Instructions
- Prepare Your Aromatics: First, finely dice your onion and mince your garlic. Having everything prepped makes the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.
- Brown the Chicken: In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it’s fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion to the browned chicken and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Build the Roux: Push the chicken mixture to one side of the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the empty side and let it melt. Once melted, sprinkle in the all-purpose flour over the butter and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a light roux.
- Create the Creamy Base: Slowly pour in the heavy cream into the skillet, whisking constantly to combine it with the roux and prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Melt in the Cheeses: Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the simmering cream. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in the Italian seasoning, a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remember to taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Combine and Simmer: Stir the browned chicken, onion, and garlic mixture into the creamy Alfredo sauce until everything is thoroughly combined. Let the sloppy joe mixture simmer gently on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Buns: While the filling simmers, slice your buns in half and lightly toast them until golden.
- Serve It Up: Spoon generous amounts of the hot, creamy, cheesy Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joe filling onto the toasted buns. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or chives, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, always opt for freshly grated Parmesan and good quality mozzarella. If your filling seems too thick, thin it out with a splash of warm milk or chicken broth.