Description
These Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy twist on a classic favorite. Made with ground chicken and a flavorful Cajun seasoning blend, these sloppy joes are quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Ground Chicken:
1 pound;
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon;
Yellow Onion:
1 small, finely chopped;
Green Bell Pepper:
1/2, diced;
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced;
Tomato Paste:
2 tablespoons;
Tomato Sauce:
1/2 cup;
Worcestershire Sauce:
1 tablespoon;
Cajun Seasoning:
1 tablespoon;
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon;
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon;
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon;
Cayenne Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon (optional);
Hamburger Buns:
4, toasted;
Optional Toppings:
Sliced pickles or coleslaw.
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook chicken: Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
- Add seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Spoon chicken mixture onto toasted buns. Add toppings if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free buns.
- This mixture is versatile and can be served over rice or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg