Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes offer a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food, combining seasoned ground chicken with a rich, savory sauce. It's a quick and easy meal perfect for a weeknight.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can tomato sauce (15-ounce)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning adjust to your spice preference
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns preferably toasted
Optional Toppings
- Pickles
- shredded lettuce
- hot sauce
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and green bell pepper for 5-7 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper until the sauce is thick.
- Spoon the warm Cajun chicken mixture onto toasted hamburger buns. Serve immediately with optional toppings like pickles, shredded lettuce, or hot sauce.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the Cajun seasoning. If the mixture gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth to achieve desired consistency. Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato salad for a complete meal.