Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are spicy, saucy, and packed with bold Cajun flavor. A quick and easy weeknight dinner made with ground chicken, peppers, and a zesty homemade sauce!
Servings: 4
Cost: $8.60, $2.15 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Onion finely diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper finely diced
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1-2 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced (or 1 Tablespoon pre-minced garlic)
- 8 ounces Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot Sauce optional
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the hamburger buns and serve warm.
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Adding Cajun Seasoning - I start with 1 Tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning and then taste test it once it's done cooking and then you can add more based on the spiciness that you prefer. I ended up with about 1 1/2 Tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning in my batch and it was perfect.
- Chopping Veggies - It's important that the onions and peppers are diced finely so that they blend well into the sloppy joes.
- Thicken the Mixture - Simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
- Double the Recipe - This recipe scales well for crowds or meal prep.
- Cheesy Cajun Sloppy Joes - Melt pepper jack cheese on top for a delicious variations.
- Cajun Chicken & Corn - Add corn kernels for extra texture. Shredded Carrots are also a great addition.
- Veggie-Packed - Add diced zucchini or mushrooms. This is a great way to sneak in veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1308IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg
