Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining tender chicken with zesty Cajun spices for an unforgettable flavor experience. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, bringing a taste of New Orleans to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Serve it up on soft buns topped with your favorite sides, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 soft hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the onions and bell peppers into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove chicken temporarily; add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 4 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet, add tomato sauce and Cajun seasoning, stirring well.
- Let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes to meld flavors together. Serve on warm buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider mixing in jalapeños or using spicy Cajun seasoning. Substitute chicken with turkey or ground beef if preferred. Top with cheese or sour cream for extra richness.