Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes offer a spicy twist on the classic comfort food you love. These sandwiches boast fluffy buns filled with juicy, seasoned chicken and colorful veggies, delivering a flavor-packed experience that’s perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable to your spice preference, this dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 sturdy buns
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for an organized cooking experience.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, stirring until fragrant.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Mix in ketchup, hot sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth; stir well.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors. Spoon mixture onto buns and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg