Creamy Chicken Alfredo Sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small sweet onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed, paste, or jarred)
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1 pound ground chicken
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper (or less to taste)
→ Alfredo Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter (salted)
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1 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
→ For Serving
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Sliced Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese
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Hamburger buns
# Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add your finely diced sweet onion and cook until it becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Toss in the minced garlic and let it cook for just about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let it burn!
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Add the ground chicken to the skillet along with the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook and break up the chicken with a wooden spoon until it's completely browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
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In a separate small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, pour in the heavy cream, add the grated parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Keep stirring constantly for about 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens up nicely.
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Pour your creamy Alfredo sauce over the cooked chicken mixture. Stir everything together so the chicken is completely coated in that rich, creamy sauce.
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Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken further and the flavors to blend together.
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While the mixture simmers, prepare your buns. Separate them and lay on a baking sheet. Spread butter on each half (or spray with cooking spray) and broil for a few minutes until golden. Watch carefully so they don't burn! For extra cheesiness, add a slice of cheese to each top bun and broil for another 30 seconds. Scoop the chicken Alfredo mixture onto the bottom buns, top with the cheese-toasted tops, and serve!
# Notes:
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For bigger portions, this recipe makes about 4 sloppy joes instead of 5
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Fresh grated parmesan cheese from a wedge melts more smoothly than pre-grated options
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Toasting the buns adds a nice crunch that balances the creamy filling