Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy twist on a classic favorite, packed with bold flavors and creamy textures that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
- ½ green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ½–1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ tsp salt
Serving and Garnish:
- 4 burger rolls
- sliced cheese
- slaw
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Melt the oil and butter: In a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables: Onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Cook the chicken: Add ground chicken, Cajun seasoning, and garlic. Cook until chicken changes color.
- Simmer with tomatoes: Stir in crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cream. Reduce heat and cook.
- Season and simmer: Taste and adjust salt. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Toast rolls and assemble: Toast burger rolls and serve the sloppy joe mixture topped with cheese, slaw, sour cream, and lettuce.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce.
- Season with salt cautiously as Cajun seasoning can be salty.
- Stir frequently during the 15-minute simmer to prevent sticking.
- Toast the rolls just before serving for freshness and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Spicy, Comfort Food
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