Learn how to make my easy, from-scratch sloppy joe sauce and mix it with lean ground chicken to make a classic sloppy joe that the whole family will love. A healthier but just as delicious version of everyone’s favorite loose meat sandwich is right here! This is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner when you need to feed a table of hungry people. It’s fast, easy, inexpensive, and delicious! This recipe for Chicken Sloppy Joes is just like the messy sandwiches you remember eating as a kid. Instead of that canned sloppy joe sauce or Manwich, I’ll show you how simple it is to make a fresh sauce for ground chicken sloppy joes from scratch. You should definitely try my Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe with noodles, or my Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole. Both are made with ground beef, but you can absolutely make them with ground chicken as well!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you like cooking with lean ground chicken, be sure to try my Buffalo Chicken Burgers and Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipes next. Vonn
Key Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make the best homemade chicken sloppy joe sandwiches:
Ground Chicken: I love how light and healthy ground chicken is, and it works perfectly in place of beef in sloppy joes. Feel free to use lean ground turkey as well. Onion, Garlic, and Green Pepper: These fresh veggies really make this sauce taste fabulous, and nobody will think it came from a can. Ketchup: A must for any sloppy joe sauce, ketchup adds sweetness. Seasonings: Yellow Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, and salt round out the rest of the sauce ingredients. Brioche Buns: While you can technically serve sloppy Joe’s on any old hamburger buns, I like the richness of Brioche with this recipe.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes
Recipe Tips
Use Green Peppers. While you can technically use any color of bell pepper in this recipe, green peppers have a distinct flavor that you won’t get from red or yellow peppers. Make it Spicy. If you want your homemade ground chicken sloppy joes to have a bit of a spicy kick, consider adding some heat. Hot sauce, crushed red pepper, or a pinch of chili powder can all work to give you a spicier sandwich. Don’t Overcook. Watch your sauce while it cooks to be sure that it doesn’t reduce down too much. These are sloppy joes, you want them to be saucy. If you accidentally cook the sauce down too much, stir in a splash of water to fix it. Serves 4 to 6, depending on how big your sandwiches are! For an adult portion, I suggest a quarter pound of meat, but for kids, you can use less. Make Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread with this tasty chicken mixture!
Storing Tips
Leftover chicken sloppy joe filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or a freezer bag for freshness. Allow the filling to thaw before reheating and serving with fresh rolls.
What To Serve With Chicken Sloppy Joes
Potato chips are a classic Sloppy Joe sandwich side dish and an easy one too! You can also make homemade french fries or air fryer tater tots. If you want to add some veggies to your meal, try my roasted root vegetables, grilled corn, or a tasty green goddess salad on the side. These Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes are so tasty! Just like you remember, but made healthier with a homemade sauce and lean ground chicken. Save this recipe for the next time you need an easy weeknight dinner! © Little Sunny Kitchen
