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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Savor Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes for a Flavorful Night In

Discover Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, a bold twist on a classic that blends juicy ground chicken with Cajun spices for a quick, delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 joes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Lean and juicy
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 rib Celery finely chopped
  • ½ Green Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Crushed Tomatoes
  • ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½-1 teaspoon Hot Sauce optional
  • 4 rolls Burger Rolls soft and toasted

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper, cooking for about 7-8 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
  2. Increase the heat to medium and add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until browned. Add 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for another minute.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of crushed tomatoes and ½ tablespoon of brown sugar. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of hot sauce. Pour in ½ cup of heavy cream and reduce the heat to low.
  4. Allow the mixture to simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and adjust with ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  5. Butter the insides of the 4 burger rolls and toast them until golden and crispy.
  6. Spoon generous amounts of the Cajun chicken mixture onto the toasted rolls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1joeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is freezer-friendly; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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