Description
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic sandwich. Made with ground chicken and Cajun spices, these sloppy joes are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Sliced pickles or coleslaw for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet: over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic: Cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground chicken: Cook until browned.
- Season the mixture: with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth: Simmer until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning: to taste. Spoon mixture onto toasted buns, top with pickles or coleslaw.
- Serve hot: Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- You can make the mixture ahead of time and reheat for a quick meal.
- Try serving with sweet potato fries or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
