Description
Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes offer a mouthwatering twist on the classic favorite. This recipe features tender shredded chicken enveloped in a spicy, zesty Cajun sauce, all served on toasted buns. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes are quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Dive into a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, any color)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Hamburger buns (for serving)
Instructions
- Shred or chop the chicken breasts into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute before adding shredded chicken and Cajun seasoning. Mix well.
- Pour in ketchup, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar; stir to combine. Let simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
- Spoon the spicy chicken mixture onto each toasted bun and add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg