Cajun Spiced Chicken Sloppy Joes
These Cajun Spiced Chicken Sloppy Joes offer a delightful twist on the classic recipe, infusing juicy ground chicken with savory Cajun spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these sandwiches are bursting with flavor and can be served with your favorite sides.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 1 serving dishes
- 4 sandwich rolls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 4 pieces sandwich rolls
- sliced pickles optional, for serving
- chopped green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, tomato paste, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste.
- While the chicken mixture is simmering, lightly toast the sandwich rolls if desired.
- Once the filling is ready, spoon the Cajun spiced chicken mixture onto the toasted sandwich rolls.
- Serve with sliced pickles and a sprinkle of chopped green onions on top, if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, you can add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
This recipe can be made ahead and reheated, making it ideal for meal prep.
Serve with a side of coleslaw, fries, or a green salad for a well-rounded meal.