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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Savory Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes for Cozy Nights

These Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a lighter twist on a classic, bursting with Cajun flavors and ready in just thirty minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Ground turkey works as a substitute
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped Yellow or white onions are ideal
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic elevates the taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for a non-meat option
  • 1 cup Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Optional
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Rich base for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond or oat milk as a substitute
  • 1.5 cups Sharp Cheddar (freshly shredded) Avoid pre-shredded cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
Assembly
  • 4 buns Brioche Hamburger Buns, toasted Any soft sandwich buns can be used
  • to taste Black Pepper Used to season the final dish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 finely chopped onion and soften for 3-4 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, cooking until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  3. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, stir until glossy. Pour in 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup of canned tomato sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  4. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, cooking for about 1 minute.
  5. Gradually pour in 1 cup of whole milk, whisking continuously until thickened and coats the back of a spoon in about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low, stir in 1.5 cups of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted, then season with a pinch of salt.
  7. Toast brioche buns under broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden. Spoon Cajun chicken mixture on each bun and drape with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and cap with the top bun.
  8. Serve immediately while hot, optionally with fries or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and ensure the filling is not overly thickened during cooking. Toast buns just until golden for best texture.

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