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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 cup tomato sauce
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 hamburger buns
– Sliced pickles (optional)
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preparing Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to create this delightful dish:

1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until it is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Add Spices: Stir in Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
6. Mix in Tomato Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
7. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference. Adjust Cajun seasoning for more heat if desired.
8. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to let flavors meld together.
9. Toast Buns (optional): While simmering, lightly toast the hamburger buns if desired.
10. Assemble Sloppy Joes: Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with sliced pickles and fresh parsley, if using, then cap with the top half of the buns.

  • Author: abd.bendahi@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 25g