Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes combine the savory goodness of ground chicken with bold Cajun spices, creating a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these delicious sandwiches that are perfect for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests without fuss. The blend of spices and fresh ingredients makes each bite satisfying and bursting with flavor. Plus, with customizable toppings like pickles, cheese, or coleslaw, everyone can enjoy their own unique creation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- SautΓ© diced bell pepper and onion for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground chicken; cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the buns and add optional toppings as desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Fresh vegetables enhance flavor; consider adding jalapeΓ±os for extra heat. For a heartier meal, serve the mixture over rice instead of in buns. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for three months.