Description
Spice up your dinner routine with these bold and zesty Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes! Ground chicken simmered with Cajun spices, onions, and a savory sauce delivers a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe. Quick, easy, and packed with heat and heartiness, this is the perfect weeknight meal. Keywords: Cajun sloppy joes, ground chicken recipe, spicy sloppy joes, easy chicken sandwiches.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 onion, finely diced
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1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
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Burger buns, for serving
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion (and bell pepper if using) and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned.
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Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar (if using).
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Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
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Spoon the mixture onto burger buns and serve hot.
Notes
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion (and bell pepper if using) and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until fully browned.
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Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar (if using).
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Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
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Spoon the mixture onto burger buns and serve hot.
