Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, bursting with bold flavors and a hint of spice. This dish features tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a savory Cajun sauce, all served on toasted buns. Perfect for game nights or weeknight dinners, these sloppy joes are not only easy to make but also guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 sturdy burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken breasts until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove chicken from skillet.
- Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute.
- Shred the cooked chicken directly in the skillet and mix with ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to meld flavors. Serve on toasted buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg