Description
Delight in these Chicken Sloppy Joes, where tender shredded chicken meets a sweet and tangy sauce, all served in soft buns. Perfect for quick dinners or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- Soft sandwich buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, and ketchup, mixing until well coated.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve generously on soft buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a different flavor profile. Enhance spiciness by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.