Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste, stirring until it glistens. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well to combine. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Whisk in an equal amount of all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually add 1 cup of whole milk, stirring until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, then slowly mix in 1.5 cups of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese and a pinch of paprika. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Butter the cut sides of brioche buns. Heat a skillet or broiler to medium and toast the buns until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- To assemble, spoon a generous portion of the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Ladle the warm cheese sauce over the top, and finish with the top bun.
Nutrition
Notes
Customize heat level and always shred cheese from a block for best results.
