Name: Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1 clove of garlic, grated or minced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 pound ground chicken; 8 ounce can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup buffalo sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 buns; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water (more as needed); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced yellow onion

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup diced carrots

1 clove garlic, grated or minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pound ground chicken

8 ounce can tomato sauce

1/4 cup buffalo sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 buns

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons water (more as needed)

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (for dressing)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5–6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.

Step 2: Add the ground chicken to the skillet and crumble it with a wooden spoon or spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and no longer pink, then stir the vegetables and chicken together.

Step 3: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and buffalo sauce. Stir to combine. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 4: While the meat simmers, prepare the blue cheese dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, blue cheese, lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Add water gradually if the dressing is too thick.

Step 5: Toast or warm the buns. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto the buns and top generously with the blue cheese dressing. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or substitute with a mild wing sauce.

Try using ground turkey as a leaner alternative to ground chicken.

Add shredded lettuce or thinly sliced celery for extra crunch and freshness.

If you prefer a dairy-free dressing, swap the Greek yogurt for a vegan yogurt and omit the blue cheese.

Storage

Store leftover buffalo chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the blue cheese dressing separate and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat the filling gently on the stove or microwave before assembling. Assemble sandwiches just before serving to avoid soggy buns.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, simply use gluten-free buns or serve the buffalo chicken mixture over a bed of lettuce or rice for a gluten-free option.

How spicy is this dish?

The heat level depends on the buffalo sauce used. It can be mild to medium spicy. Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your taste, or use a milder sauce if preferred.