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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

This Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes offers a spicy twist on a classic recipe, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb Ground chicken
  • 1 large Yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 can Tomato sauce, 15 oz
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar, packed
  • 6 units Hamburger buns, toasted
  • 6 slices White cheese (Provolone or American)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion and bell peppers, cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground chicken, break into crumbles with wooden spoon.
  5. Season chicken with cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper while cooking.
  6. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is completely browned and cooked through.
  7. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.
  8. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
  9. Mix everything together until well combined.
  10. Reduce heat to medium low, simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
  11. Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
  12. Spoon mixture onto bottom buns, top with cheese, add top buns and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 21gSodium: 1185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different meats, cheeses, or additional spices to suit your tastes. Store leftovers for up to four days in the fridge.

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