Chicken Parm Joes (Print Version)
Mild ground chicken bubbles in marinara, gets packed with gooey cheese and plenty of Italian herbs, then hangs out on toasted garlic brioche buns. It's a fresh and fun meal.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken Mix
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1/3 cup fresh Parmesan, shredded
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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24 ounces jarred marinara (roughly 3 cups)
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1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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1 pound ground chicken, lean
→ For the Buns
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1/4 cup soft garlic butter or margarine
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4 brioche buns
→ For Topping
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Handful of fresh basil leaves, optional
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1 cup mozzarella, shredded
# Steps:
01 -
Grab the tops for your buns. Pop those on and, if you want, toss on some fresh basil leaves. Hand out right away while everything's still warm.
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Toss shredded mozzarella right over the hot chicken. If you’re into super gooey cheese, stick your sandwiches back in the oven for another quick minute or two.
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Lay the bottom buns on each plate. Scoop a generous pile of the hot chicken filling on each, splitting it evenly.
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Spread the garlicky butter onto the cut sides of the buns. Place them buttered side up on a baking tray and bake for about 5 minutes until you see a slight golden color.
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Turn down the heat. Shake in your shredded Parmesan and stir. Let it sit gently to blend the flavors while you get those buns toasting.
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Drizzle in your marinara, then spoon in the pesto, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well. Let it bubble until it simmers quietly.
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Toss the chopped onions into the pan and give a good stir. Let them cook for a few minutes until they're soft and almost clear.
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Set a big skillet on medium-high. Break up the ground chicken in the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes till there’s no pink left and a light brown shows.
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Fire up your oven to 400°F (200°C). This gets your buns ready for crisping up nicely later.
# Notes:
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Toss in a pinch of garlic or a shake of Italian spices for even more taste while you cook the chicken.
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Feel free to make the chicken filling ahead. It'll taste even better after sitting. Just keep it separate from the bread.
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Want to skip the buns and use fewer carbs? Serve the chicken mixture over spiralized zucchini or roasted spaghetti squash.