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: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $8.60, COST PER SERVING (4 servings): $2.15
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 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until the butter is melted.
- Add 1 finely diced onion and 1 finely diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 7–8 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add 1 pound ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 1–2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and continue cooking for 3–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves (or 1 tablespoon pre-minced garlic) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon hot sauce (if using), and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and the flavors are well combined.
- Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture evenly onto 4 hamburger buns.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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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
