Description
A creative twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, featuring ground chicken and Cajun spices for a flavorful, comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until they begin to soften (about 5 minutes).
- Add the Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until it’s no longer pink (about 6-7 minutes).
- Incorporate the Tomatoes and Spices: Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Cheesy Goodness: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture before serving.
- Toast the Buns: Toast your brioche buns in the oven or on a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble Your Sloppy Joes: Load the toasted buns with the Cajun chicken mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with crispy potato chips or a fresh side salad. Enjoy with a dash of hot sauce for extra kick!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Comfort Food