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Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders

By Incredible Recipes | Rate Recipe | Posted: 05/31/23 | Updated: 09/20/23

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Take your sloppy joes to the next level with this recipe for Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders. They’re the perfect appetizer to enjoy with family and friends! Every bite will leave you wanting more. Each slider is like a little bite of heaven, offering the best of both worlds with the classic Sloppy Joe filling, fused with the goodness of melted cheese and chicken.

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The recipe is quite simple and can be prepared in no time, making it the perfect option for a quick lunch or a dinner party. The perfect combination of flavors result in a soft, sweet Hawaiian roll filled with a warm, cheesy, and slightly sweet Sloppy Joe mixture.

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Having something tasty and delicious to offer loved ones when hosting special events or even having a few people over for good food and fun. If you want a quick, delicious, and simple recipe for flavorful appetizers that are comforting, flavorful, and sure to keep you feeling full, try this recipe because it won’t disappoint. These cheesy, savory sliders will keep you coming back for more.

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Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders

You’ve likely had sloppy joes before, but have you had them prepared this way? This Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders recipe will exceed your expectations, leaving you with a flavorful and fulfilling dish that you can eat as an appetizer or main course meal. Instead of using ground beef, this recipe calls for ground chicken or ground turkey, making it a leaner dish that is still bursting with flavor and perfect for people of all ages to enjoy. Even if you have picky eaters at home, you can expect them to love these sliders.

What Is a Sloppy Joe?

A Sloppy Joe is a sandwich consisting of ground meat in a savory and delicious sauce. The sandwich initially gets its name for being quite messy, with sauce and meat often dripping from the roll that it’s on. The recipe for Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders takes the original recipe to the next level while adding more to it, including fresh cheddar cheese! So, what are you waiting for? Try this recipe today!

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Ingredients for Chicken Sloppy Joes Sliders

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  • Ground Chicken – If you don’t have ground chicken, you can use ground turkey as an alternative and the recipe will still turn out great.
  • Red Pepper – Kick it up a notch with a bit of red pepper!
  • Ketchup – Use any brand of ketchup that you prefer.
  • Yellow Mustard – Adding some yellow mustard is an excellent way to give this dish a tangier taste.
  • Brown Sugar – The brown sugar brings more flavor and a slight touch of sweetness to these sliders.
  • Garlic – You can use fresh or pre-minced garlic, depending on what you have at home!
  • Cheddar Cheese – If you don’t like cheddar cheese, you can use a different type of cheese for this recipe.
  • Chipotle Sauce – If you can’t find chipotle sauce, feel free to use adobo sauce!

Other ingredients include sliced pickles, Worcestershire sauce, white or yellow onion, everything but bagel seasoning, olive oil or butter, and slider buns.

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How to Make Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

Check out the recipe card for additional details on how to prepare these incredibly tasty sliders with ease.

  1. Slice your onion into thin rings and then place it in a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil until they caramelize, removing them and setting them off to the side.
  1. Add your ground chicken to the same skillet, cooking for three minutes before adding in the diced red pepper and garlic for flavor. Continue cooking until done, which takes roughly six minutes.
  1. Grab a separate saucepan and place it on the stove on medium-low heat, combining the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar. If you like the heat, you can add the chipotle sauce. Cook it down until it becomes thick and bubbly.
  1. Pour your thick sauce on top of your ground chicken.
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  1. Next, add your shredded cheese on top and stir to combine before covering with a lid and letting the cheese melt for two minutes.
  1. Set the oven to 375 degrees, spray a pan with cooking spray, and then cut your slider buns open before placing them on the baking pan.
  1. Remove the top of the buns, add a bit of the cheesy chicken on top and then add some onions over it. Put the top of the buns back on and brush with a bit of melted butter. 
  1. Sprinkle the bagel seasoning over the top of the sliders, cover with a foil tent, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil tent and bake for an additional 10 minutes before serving with pickle slices!
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What type of cheese should I use for this recipe?

Cheddar cheese tastes great with the ground chicken. However, if you don’t like cheddar cheese, there are a few other great options worth trying. American cheese is a classic staple that goes great with these sliders. And, provolone cheese is another type of cheese that pairs well with this mixture.

How to Store the Sliders

If you have leftovers, put them in an airtight container with a lid, place them in the fridge, and reheat within three days to enjoy.

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The balance of flavors in these Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders is what makes them so irresistible. You have the savory chicken that is balanced by the sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls. The tangy tomato sauce mixed with the bold spices creates a well-rounded flavor that engulfs your taste buds. The melted cheese brings it all together, adding a creamy richness and making it an ultimate comfort food.

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Not to mention, these sliders are incredibly versatile and customizable. You can tweak the recipe by using classic beef instead of chicken, or you can switch up the cheese, adding different types of cheeses – mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack. You can even add more toppings like crispy bacon, sliced jalapenos, or diced red onion to give it a little extra crunch and heat.

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Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders are a must-try dish that will become your go-to recipe. It’s a perfect meal for game day, parties, or a quick lunch on a lazy afternoon. The flavors are irresistible, the preparation is easy, and the result is a finger-licking, melt-in-your-mouth goodness!

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Cheesy Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 5 Servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups onion sliced
  • 1 ½ pounds ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 red pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce or adobo from canned chipotle optional
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 jar sliced pickles sweet or dill
  • 12 slices of cheddar cheese optional
  • 1 package slider rolls Hawaiian sweet rolls is great

Instructions

  • With a sharp knife, slice the onion into thin rings. Next in a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the raw onion rings and cook the onion in the olive oil until the onions are caramelized. Remove the onions and set aside.
  • In the same large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground chicken and cook for 3 minutes, then add the finely diced red pepper, and minced fresh garlic to the meat and finish cooking thoroughly, about 6 minutes.
  • In a separate saucepan over medium low heat combine ketchup, yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and if you like a bit of smokey heat, add the chipotle sauce. Stir and cook this down till it’s thick and bubbly, 5 minutes.
  • Next pour the sauce onto the cooked ground chicken and combine.
  • Then add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Cover with a lid and let it melt together, 2 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut open your slider buns and place on the lined cookie sheet. Remove the tops of the buns.
  • Spoon the cheesy chicken over the bottom of the buns. Top that with the caramelized onion rings. You can add extra cheese if you want as well.
  • Replace the top buns, and lightly brush the buns with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with Everything But The Bagel seasoning.
  • Cover with foil and make a tent in the middle so the tinfoil won’t touch the buns. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the tin foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve with pickle slices and your favorite sides.

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