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Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A spicy, flavorful twist on classic sloppy joes using ground chicken and Cajun seasonings for a quick, family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion small, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper small, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 sandwich buns toasted
  • optional toppings shredded cheese, lettuce, pickles

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking into small pieces.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Spoon chicken mixture onto toasted buns. Add optional toppings.
  5. Serve immediately with preferred sides.

Notes

Can adjust spice level with additional Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper.