Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes. A twist on the classic sloppy joe, this recipe features seasoned ground chicken in a zesty Cajun sauce, served on toasted buns for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Cajun Chicken:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded cheese, coleslaw
Instructions
- Cook Vegetables Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Seasoning Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toast Buns Toast hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwiches Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Add optional toppings if desired, then place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Sandwiches, Easy, Quick, Dinner
