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Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes for a Fun Dinner Twist

Delicious Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes, a fun twist on a classic dish. Quick and family-friendly meal perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded or diced
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano optional
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach or Roasted Red Peppers Optional
For the Buns
  • 4 pieces Soft Sandwich Buns Lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Optional topping

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Toaster

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by shredding or dicing cooked chicken to yield tender bites for your Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes.
  2. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add chopped onion, sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Reduce heat, add another tablespoon of butter, pour in heavy cream, whisk in Parmesan cheese, and season to taste, stirring until thickened.
  4. Add the shredded chicken into the Alfredo sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Optionally, fold in spinach or peppers.
  5. Lightly toast sandwich buns, spoon the creamy chicken mixture onto each bun, optionally add mozzarella and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation. Customize with sautéed vegetables for added nutrition.

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