Description
This Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe brings bold flavors to a comforting classic. Made with ground chicken, Cajun seasoning, and a rich tomato-based sauce, it’s the perfect balance of spicy, smoky, and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded cheese, coleslaw
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced bell pepper and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add the Garlic
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink.
Step 4: Add Sauce & Seasonings
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 5: Toast the Buns
- While the chicken mixture simmers, toast hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster until golden brown.
Step 6: Assemble & Serve
- Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
- Add optional toppings like pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw.
- Place the top buns on and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes