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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Enjoy a spicy twist on a classic with these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, perfect for quick family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 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 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 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
  • Optional toppings sliced cheese, slaw, sour cream, shredded lettuce

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up as you go. Cook for 5 minutes until the chicken changes color, then sprinkle over the cajun seasoning and minced garlic.
  4. Cook for 1 minute, ensuring the garlic does not change color.
  5. Add the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and heavy cream, then mix well and reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  7. Taste the mixture and add salt to taste.
  8. Toast the burger rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSodium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different meats or additional spices to suit your taste.

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