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Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes – Creamy, Cheesy Comfort Food

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Get ready for a culinary mashup with Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes, a playful fusion of classic Chicken Alfredo and the fun, messy appeal of a sloppy joe. This dish combines tender ground chicken in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, piled high on toasted buns for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground chicken (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves freshly minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Dash of soy sauce (optional)
  • 4 hamburger buns (soft brioche, potato, or sesame seed)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Before you even turn on the stove, get everything ready. Finely mince your garlic, dice your onion, and grate your cheeses.
  2. Brown the Chicken: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil (or skip if your ground chicken is higher in fat). Add the ground chicken and break it up with a spoon. Cook until it's completely browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet. Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate bowl and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the finely diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Build the Creamy Sauce Base: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.
  5. Add the Cheeses and Seasonings: Stir in the softened cream cheese until it's fully melted and incorporated into the sauce. Then, gradually add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella, stirring constantly until both cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  6. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked ground chicken to the skillet with the creamy Alfredo sauce. Stir well to ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated. Let the mixture simmer gently on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Prepare the Buns: While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, lightly butter or toast your hamburger buns. You can do this in a separate skillet, under the broiler, or in a toaster.
  8. Serve It Up: Spoon a generous amount of the hot, creamy, cheesy chicken Alfredo mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun, and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Keywords: For the ultimate creamy, cheesy experience, use fresh Parmesan and good quality mozzarella. Toasted buns are essential to prevent sogginess. You can also sneak in some finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for added nutrition.

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