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A Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes sandwich filled with seasoned ground meat and zesty sauce sits on a white plate, with a bowl of crinkle-cut French fries in the background.
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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium low heat.
  • Add the diced onions and bell pepper. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  • Add in the ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to brown slightly.
  • Season the chicken with the cajun seasoning. Cook for 3-5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until you can start to smell the garlic.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, hot sauce and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Cook on low for 10-12 minutes. stirring frequently until the flavors are combined and sauce has thickened.
  • Serve over the hamburger buns and enjoy!

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.
Variations Ideas
  • 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

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