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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on a classic. This recipe is a quick and easy dinner solution that doesn't skimp on taste, with just one skillet and less than 30 minutes. Combining juicy ground chicken with bold seasonings, fresh veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce, these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a fun dinner option that the whole family will enjoy—no forks needed! Serve them with fries and corn for the perfect casual meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 490 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 rib celery finely chopped
- ½ green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (see note 1)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½-1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt (see note 2)
- 4 burger rolls
Optional toppings
- sliced cheese
- slaw
- sour cream
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.1 tbsp oil1 tbsp butter
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until softened and cooked down.1 onion1 rib celery½ green bell pepper
- Add the chicken and cook, breaking it up as you go. Give it 5 minutes to change color, then sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and minced garlic.1 lb / 450 g ground chicken3 tbsp cajun seasoning3 cloves garlic
- Cook for a minute, but don't allow the garlic to change color.
- Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cream, mix well, then reduce the heat to low.½ cup / 125 g crushed tomatoes½ tbsp brown sugar½-1 tsp hot sauce½ cup / 120 ml heavy cream
- Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn't catch on the bottom of the skillet. (see note 3)
- Taste your mixture and add the salt to taste. (see note 2)¼ tsp salt
- Toast your rolls and serve (see note 4)4 burger rolls
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Notes
- I use my homemade cajun blend but use one your family loves.
- Depending on your cajun seasoning, you may need more or less salt. Taste your mixture before adding salt.
- The time you cook your miture for will slightly depend on how 'wet' you like your sloppy joe mixture. We list a juicy, dry consistency. But if you prefer it wetter, cook it for less time or add a bit extra tomato and cream.
- I prefer to toast the rolls and serve everything on the table for people to serve themselves. This helps keep the rolls crisp for longer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
520mg
(22%)
Potassium
966mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
3283IU
(66%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 966mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 3283IU | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.