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Homemade Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joe on a glossy brioche bun with saucy shredded chicken, melted cheese, parsley, and red onion, served on a dark plate with fries and another sandwich in the background.

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

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A smoky, savory twist on Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes using ground chicken, cajun spices, and peppers. Ready in 30 minutes, family-friendly, and freezer-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Make Ahead Option 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground chicken - Can swap with turkey or pork
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, diced - White onion or shallots also work
  • 1–2 Bell peppers, diced - Any color, for sweetness + crunch
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced - Or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2–3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning mix - Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste - Adds depth
  • ¼ cup Heavy cream - Sub half & half or coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Flavor booster
  • Few dashes Hot sauce - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar - Balances heat
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika - Optional extra depth
  • To taste Salt and black pepper - Adjust as needed
  • 4–6 Brioche or hamburger buns - Toasted with butter
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese - Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - For toasting buns

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or Dutch oven (Wide surface helps chicken brown properly)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For dicing vegetables)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring and breaking up chicken)
  • Measuring spoons (For seasoning)

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Add onions and bell peppers, sauté 5 minutes until softened but not mushy. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Push veggies aside, add ground chicken. Break apart with spoon, let brown before stirring. Once cooked, mix with vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over mixture and stir well. Add tomato paste, cook 2 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and brown sugar.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve on toasted buns with cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.
 

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