Description
Experience a flavor-packed adventure with these Family-Friendly Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes! Juicy, tender chicken infused with Cajun spices offers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness, all nestled in soft buns. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this dish will have your family coming back for seconds. Get ready to transform your dinner time into a joyous occasion filled with laughter and delicious bites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 soft sandwich buns
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in ketchup and brown sugar; stir until well combined and heated through.
- Serve generously on buns, enjoying the flavorful mess!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg