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cajun chicken sloppy joes

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

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Ground chicken seasoned with Cajun spices and simmered in tangy tomato sauce, served on toasted buns. Quick weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1 pound ground chicken 93% lean works well
  • 1 medium onion, diced Yellow or white onion
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced Any color works
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Store bought or homemade
  • 1 cup tomato sauce 8 oz can
  • ½ cup ketchup Regular ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce For savory depth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Balances acidity
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • 6 hamburger buns Toasted
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Optional for topping

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet For cooking filling
  • 1 Wooden Spoon To break up chicken
  • 1 separate pan or broiler For toasting buns
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For ingredients

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and starting to brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly until fragrant.
  4. Add ground chicken to the skillet, break into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains.
  5. Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper while it cooks, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
  6. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined.
  7. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low and cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and reduces.
  8. While sauce simmers, split hamburger buns and toast them in a separate pan or under the broiler until lightly golden.
  9. Taste the Cajun chicken mixture and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning if needed.
  10. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with shredded cheese if desired.
  11. Add top bun and serve immediately while hot with plenty of napkins.
    assembling cajun chicken sloppy joes

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

The secret to great sloppy joes is letting the sauce simmer until thick. I rushed this step my first time and the filling was too watery and slid off the buns. Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes uncovered and you'll get that perfect consistency that actually stays together.

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