Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring spiced ground chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a tangy Cajun tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, these sandwiches deliver a spicy kick and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sandwich
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded cheese, coleslaw
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until it’s no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sauce and seasoning: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Toast the buns: While the chicken simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns. Add your choice of optional toppings like sliced pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw. Place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy these flavorful, messy, and satisfying sandwiches!
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning amount to control the spice level.
- For a lower calorie option, use whole wheat buns or lettuce wraps.
- Ground turkey or lean ground beef can be substituted for chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add shredded cheese on top while the chicken mixture is hot for a melty addition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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