Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes - Healthier

Name: Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes - Healthier
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1/2 c); 1/2 cup grated carrot, about 1 large carrot; 1 lb lean ground chicken breast; 1/2 teaspoon Montreal chicken seasoning, my addition; 1/8 teaspoon garlic granules, my addition; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce, I used 1/2 C Frank's Red Hot (to taste); 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, your favorite blue cheese dressing with crumbled blue cheese I suggest The Ultimate Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip; 4 lettuce leaves, for garnish; 4 soft rolls

Submitted by Chicagoland Chef du Jour

"Roll up your sleeves and grab a bunch of napkins. This is messy but oh so yummy! Get your spicy Buffalo kick in a healthier and fun way! Serve for lunch or dinner. I made some minor changes to the original recipe. Notes are below. I suggest using Recipe #496034 as your topping Source: http://cupcakesandkalechips.com"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
¹⁄₂ medium onion, chopped fine (about 1/2 c)
¹⁄₂ cup grated carrot, about 1 large carrot
1 lb lean ground chicken breast
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Montreal chicken seasoning, my addition
¹⁄₈ teaspoon garlic granules, my addition
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper
8 ounces tomato sauce
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂ cup hot sauce, I used 1/2 C Frank's Red Hot (to taste)
¹⁄₂ cup blue cheese dressing, your favorite blue cheese dressing with crumbled blue cheese I suggest The Ultimate Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing & Dip
4 lettuce leaves, for garnish
4 soft rolls

directions

Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
Add onions and carrots. Cook until onions become translucent and carrots are softening, about 5-6 minutes.
Add the ground chicken, and cook until done, sprinkle in the salt & pepper & dry seasonings, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Stir in the tomato sauce and hot sauce; simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Add a lettuce leaf to your roll, then spoon on the chicken mixture. Top with blue cheese dressing or crumbles for serving.
Serve with oven fries or onion rings. YUM!

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Chicagoland Chef du Jour

Hinsdale, Illinois

Hi there! Originally CHICAGOLAND CHEF DU JOUR, I like to think of myself as a fantastic home cook with a flair for the gourmet. I have gotten & shared many recipes since I became a member in 2007. Although I have not been active in a few years, I still return to look for recipes from some of my fave chefs. Thanks to all you have helped me over the years and thanks a bunch to any and all reviews.

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