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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

Spicy, smoky Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes ready in 40 minutes. A flavorful, easy family dinner with lean ground chicken and a kick of Cajun seasoning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmering Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 4 pcs hamburger buns
  • to taste optional toppings coleslaw, pickles, hot sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken, breaking it into crumbles and browning for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the onion and bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, mixing until coated.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Lightly toast the hamburger buns and spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto the bottom bun, adding desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dish that will impress your cooking skills!
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