Description
Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with our Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joe! This dish takes the classic sloppy joe and gives it a bold, Cajun-inspired makeover. Packed with juicy ground chicken, aromatic Cajun seasoning, and a creamy, cheesy finish, this sandwich is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 sandwich buns, buttered and toasted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
2. Add the Cajun seasoning, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
3. While the chicken mixture is simmering, butter the sandwich buns and toast them until golden brown on both sides.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it’s melted and creamy.
5. Spoon the cheesy Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun, then top with the other half. Serve the Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joe hot and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra kick of heat, add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce to the Cajun chicken mixture.
Swap the ground chicken for a plant-based meat alternative, such as crumbled tofu or a veggie ground meat, to create a delicious vegetarian version.
Sauté diced bell peppers along with the ground chicken to add a crunchy texture and extra flavor to the dish.
For a hands-off approach, you can prepare the Cajun chicken mixture in a slow cooker. Simply brown the chicken, then add the remaining ingredients and let it simmer on low for 4-6 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams