Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a bold twist on a nostalgic classic. Combining the saucy comfort of traditional Sloppy Joes with spicy, smoky Cajun flavors, this dish is weeknight-friendly, party-ready, and always a hit. Think juicy ground chicken simmered with peppers, onions, garlic, and a zesty tomato-based sauce—all piled high on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded cheese, coleslaw
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion, and cook until softened (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spoon (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toast hamburger buns in a dry skillet or toaster until golden brown.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom bun, add desired toppings, and finish with the top bun. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Top with cheddar, pepper jack, or coleslaw. Add hot sauce or cayenne for extra heat. Double the batch and freeze for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, ground chicken, easy dinner, spicy sandwich