Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
Spicy and savory Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes packed with juicy chicken, bold flavors, and fresh toppings all in a soft bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 soft sandwich buns
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh toppings (e.g., shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, mayonnaise)
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat and add ground chicken into the pan. Break it apart and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper, blending well.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring until well coated. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Toast the buns in a separate pan if desired. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun, and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve the sandwiches with the other half of the bun on top.
Notes
Prepare the filling a day in advance for convenience. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Spicy Sandwich, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food