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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes combine ground chicken with bold flavors and creamy sauce, all served on toasted rolls.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 490

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
 

  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 and cooked down.
  3. Add the chicken and cook, breaking it up as you go. Give it 5 minutes to change color, then sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and minced garlic.
  4. Cook for a minute, but don't allow the garlic to change color.
  5. Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cream, mix well, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn't catch on the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Taste your mixture and add the salt to taste.
  8. Toast your rolls and serve.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to swap ground chicken for turkey or beef and customize the spices as desired.

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