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Cajun chicken sloppy joes sandwich with melted cheddar and spicy ground chicken filling.
Hannah Cooking

Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes loaded with bold Louisiana flavor, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate weeknight sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Toasting Buns 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Ground chicken Lean, not all breast
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1 Green bell pepper Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Adjust for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds depth
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional, for spice
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce Base of the sauce
  • ¼ cup Ketchup Adds sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Flavor enhancer
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Balances spice
  • ½ cup Heavy cream For creamy sauce
  • 6 Hamburger buns Toasted
  • 6 slices Cheddar cheese Or American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For toasting buns
  • Pickles Optional for serving
  • Salt and black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet with lid For cooking chicken mixture
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and breaking meat
  • 1 Knife For dicing vegetables
  • 1 Cutting board For prep work
  • 1 Measuring spoons For spices
  • 1 Spatula For toasting buns
  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining sauce ingredients

Method
 

  1. Cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
  2. Add ground chicken; cook until no longer pink.
  3. Stir in Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne to toast flavors.
  4. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar.
  5. Pour in heavy cream; simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Butter buns and toast until golden.
  7. Melt cheddar over hot chicken mixture in skillet.
    Cajun chicken sloppy joes sandwich with melted cheddar and spicy ground chicken filling.
  8. Spoon saucy chicken onto buns; top with pickles if desired.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used