Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes pack bold, zesty flavor into a quick weeknight meal. Juicy ground chicken cooks with Cajun spices, tomato sauce, and peppers, then piles onto soft buns for a messy, satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
Optional toppings: jalapeños, shredded cheese, parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
2. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until soft
3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly
4. Add ground chicken and cook until browned
5. Stir in Cajun seasoning, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
6. Simmer mixture for 5 minutes
7. Season with salt and pepper
8. Toast buns if desired
9. Spoon mixture onto buns and add toppings
10. Serve immediately
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control heat level
Do not overcook chicken to avoid dryness
Add hot sauce for extra spice
Use lettuce wraps for a low-carb option
Mixture stores well for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg