Description
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic dish, with a spicy kick from Cajun seasoning and a hint of smokiness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these sloppy joes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sandwich buns
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Ground Chicken Mixture:
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Cook Chicken: Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
- Toast Buns: Meanwhile, toast sandwich buns with butter in a skillet if desired.
- Assemble: Spoon the chicken mixture onto toasted buns and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, serve the mixture over lettuce wraps.
- Add sliced pickles or coleslaw for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Southern-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
