Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
This Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe adds a spicy twist to the classic Sloppy Joes. Ground chicken is cooked in a flavorful Cajun sauce and served on toasted buns, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 serving plates
- 1 toaster or oven for buns
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 4 units hamburger buns
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it's browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- While the chicken mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or oven until lightly golden.
- Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with fresh parsley if desired, and place the top half of the bun on each sandwich.
- Serve the Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce based on your spice preference.
Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato chips for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.