Description
Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy twist on the classic comfort food, combining the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the heartiness of traditional sloppy joes. This dish features ground chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a zesty sauce that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 8-10 minutes or until fully browned and cooked through.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Scoop the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom buns, top with the other half, and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level according to your preference.
- For added smokiness, consider using smoked paprika or a pinch of chipotle powder.
- These sloppy joes pair well with sides like coleslaw, sweet potato fries, or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg