Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
A flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joes, featuring tender ground chicken simmered in a spicy Cajun sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 medium Bell Pepper, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 4–6 Buns
- Cheese (optional)
- Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop all your veggies!
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and mix well for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toast the buns if desired, until golden brown.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes and add optional cheese if desired.
Notes
These Sloppy Joes can be served with sweet potato fries or a green salad. You can make the filling ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Sloppy Joes, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food
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