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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes served on a plate with fresh toppings.

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A delicious, cozy, and comforting meal featuring juicy ground chicken, zesty Cajun seasoning, and sweet bell peppers piled high on a soft hamburger bun.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 half cup chicken broth
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns
Vegetables
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 1 piece bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Cooking
  1. Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
  2. Mix in Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the mixture on hamburger buns.

Notes

For added flavor, consider toasting the buns or adding Worcestershire sauce. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.