Description
Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes deliver bold Louisiana flavor in a quick, family‑friendly sandwich. Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with Cajun spices and simmered with tomato paste, broth, and a touch of ketchup for tangy depth. Piled onto toasted buns, this spicy, satisfying twist on a classic sloppy joe makes weeknights fun and delicious in about 35 minutes, with heat, aroma, and crowd‑pleasing texture that kids and adults both crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook until fully cooked, breaking it up as it browns.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, tomato paste, chicken broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer for 8–10 minutes until thick, juicy, and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon mixture onto buns and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun / Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, Cajun chicken sandwich, quick weeknight dinner, spicy sloppy joes, Louisiana flavors, ground chicken recipes