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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A bold and flavorful twist on classic sloppy joes made with ground chicken and Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Season with Cajun seasoning and paprika.
  6. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
  7. Simmer until thickened. Serve on buns.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste and toast buns for best texture.