Description
A creamy and comforting twist on a classic sandwich, featuring tender chicken in rich Alfredo sauce served on soft buns for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ground chicken or shredded cooked chicken
- 4 hamburger buns
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 100g cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- If using ground chicken, cook until browned and fully cooked. If using shredded chicken, add and warm through.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth and fully combined.
- Add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in mozzarella cheese if using for extra creaminess.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and simmer for a few minutes.
- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Brioche buns add extra richness to the sandwich.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for more flavor.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Store filling separately from buns for up to 3 days.
- Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
