Description
Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, featuring ground chicken simmered in a spicy Cajun-seasoned tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these sandwiches are packed with bold flavors and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Season the mixture: Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the cooked chicken and stir well to evenly coat the meat.
- Add sauces and simmer: Mix in tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir thoroughly to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the chicken mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and flavorful.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the filling and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toast buns and assemble: If desired, toast the hamburger buns. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto each bun and top with your favorite optional toppings such as sliced pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese.
- Serve warm: Serve the sandwiches immediately while warm and enjoy your spicy Cajun chicken sloppy joes.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of Cajun seasoning or by adding a dash of hot sauce.
- Ground turkey or beef can be used as a substitute for ground chicken.
- For a low-carb option, serve the filling over lettuce wraps or roasted vegetables instead of buns.
- To make it dairy-free, skip the cheese topping or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
