Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Try these delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes for a flavorful twist on a classic dish that's easy to make.
Equipment
- Skillet
- toaster
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 piece bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded cheese, coleslaw
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toast hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster until golden brown.
- 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!
Notes
Use sturdy buns like kaiser rolls to prevent sogginess. Adjust the heat by varying the amount of cayenne pepper in the Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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