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

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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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Toasting Buns: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $12

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)

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

Instructions 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwish | Calories: 470kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 31g (62%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 130mg (43%) | Sodium: 820mg (36%) | Potassium: 580mg (17%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 750IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 210mg (21%) | Iron: 2.1mg (12%)