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Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes

Delicious Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes for Cozy Family Nights

Enjoy Chicken Alfredo Sloppy Joes, a quick and creamy twist on a classic, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken saves preparation time.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Essential for flavor, do not substitute with oil.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Use fresh cheese for best results; avoid pre-grated for smoother texture.
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped) Shallots are a good substitute if desired.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic preferred over powdered for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs like basil and oregano can be used for a fresher taste.
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Optional Red Pepper Flakes Add slight heat to the recipe; omit or adjust for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach or Roasted Red Peppers Feel free to substitute with other vegetables like mushrooms.
For Assembly
  • 4 soft Sandwich Buns Toasted for better texture; slider buns can be used for smaller portions.
  • 1 cup Optional Shredded Mozzarella Can skip if wanting to reduce calories.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • toaster

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Shred cooked rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using raw chicken, cook in olive oil until fully cooked and shred after.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet, add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Make Alfredo Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and warm, then whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Fold shredded chicken into the Alfredo sauce, mixing in optional spinach or peppers, and adjust thickness as needed.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Toast buns, spoon creamy chicken mixture onto buns, add mozzarella if desired, place tops on buns and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, stir the Alfredo sauce continuously, choose fresh ingredients, and toast buns to prevent sogginess. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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