Description
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy twist on a classic favorite. Made with ground chicken and a flavorful blend of Cajun seasonings, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Sauce and Others:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Saute Veggies: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon mixture onto toasted buns, top with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving.
- You can also make this recipe with ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
