Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy and hearty twist on the classic. Made with ground chicken, Cajun spices, and creamy sauce, they deliver bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes are quick, customizable, and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½–1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 toasted burger rolls
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced cheese
- Slaw
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Increase heat to medium. Add ground chicken and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and heavy cream. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Toast burger rolls, spoon the chicken mixture on top, and add your choice of toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by reducing Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.
- Add vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- For a wetter consistency, increase tomatoes or cream. For a drier mix, simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Cajun-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 490
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g