Quick Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes for Family Favorite Weeknight Dinner
A flavorful twist on traditional sloppy joes, featuring ground chicken and Cajun spices for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Lean meat that absorbs spices well.
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning For a spicy, smoky flavor.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Diced for crunch and freshness.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances acidity of tomato sauce.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami flavor.
- 4-6 pieces Hamburger Buns For serving the filling.
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5. Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- 6. Pour in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7. Prepare the buns by toasting them lightly if desired.
- 8. Check the filling consistency, simmer longer if too loose.
- 9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 10. Spoon the filling onto the buns and garnish with parsley.
- 11. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños for heat or using different proteins like turkey or plant-based meat.