Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes: Indulgent Flavor with Creamy Cheese Sauce
A delicious twist on a classic, these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are topped with a creamy cheese sauce that adds indulgent flavor to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly.
- Fill each bun with the chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- For added spice, incorporate diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg