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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes: A Flavorful Twist You’ll Love!

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring ground chicken and a spicy Cajun seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, stirring well to combine.
  6. Pour in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to mix everything together and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns if desired.
  8. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with chopped green onions and place the top half of the bun on each.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added heat, consider mixing in a few dashes of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken if preferred.
  • For a lighter option, serve the mixture over a bed of lettuce instead of in buns.

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