Description
These Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes combine the best of comfort food classics – tender seasoned ground chicken in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, served on perfectly toasted buns.
Ingredients
Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, finely diced (yellow onion works fine too)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh is better but use what you have)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
For Serving
- Sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese (totally optional but my kids love it)
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
Get your large skillet going over medium heat and add the olive oil. Toss in your diced onion and let it cook for about 3 minutes. You want it soft and translucent, not browned. Your kitchen will start smelling good right about now.
Add the minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds. Don’t walk away during this step – garlic burns fast and bitter garlic ruins everything.
Add the ground chicken along with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Break it up with your spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until there’s no pink left. If you see a lot of liquid in the pan, drain it off. You want flavor concentration here, not watery chicken.
While your chicken is cooking, grab your small saucepan and melt the butter over medium heat. Once it’s melted, pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan and garlic powder. Here’s the key – stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Don’t rush this or you’ll end up with lumpy sauce.
Pour that beautiful Alfredo sauce right over your cooked chicken. Stir everything together until every piece of chicken is coated. It should look creamy and rich.
Turn your heat down to low and let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken up and all the flavors will get to know each other. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Spoon onto toasted bun bottoms and add a slice of cheese if you’re feeling it.
Notes
Don’t stop stirring that Alfredo sauce – seriously. Constant motion prevents lumps and keeps it silky smooth. If your sauce gets too thick while simmering, add a splash of cream or even a bit of chicken broth to thin it out.
I always make a double batch of the chicken mixture and freeze half. Future me is always grateful when I find a container of this in the freezer on a busy night. Just thaw overnight and reheat gently.
Want some heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes when you’re browning the chicken. It gives just enough kick without overwhelming the kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American