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Cajun chicken sloppy joes on toasted brioche buns, featuring saucy ground chicken, melted cheese, and Cajun seasoning.

Easy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a cozy, flavor-packed dinner made with lean ground chicken, Cajun seasoning, and the classic Holy Trinity vegetables. This one-skillet family recipe is quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights and making memories together in the kitchen.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, American Cajun, Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes, easy Cajun dinner, ground chicken sloppy joes, one skillet chicken recipe, Weeknight Dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • Large Skillet A 12-inch skillet works best for even cooking
  • Wooden spoon or spatula Great for breaking up the chicken while cooking
  • Cutting board and knife For prepping the vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground chicken lean ground chicken works best
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 pieces hamburger buns brioche or classic buns

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables by dicing the celery, green bell pepper, and onion.
  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery, bell pepper, and onion and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the ground chicken. Cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning, tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for about 8 minutes until thick and saucy.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is easy to make milder by using less Cajun seasoning for younger kids.
Ground turkey can be used instead of ground chicken.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and taste even better the next day.
Serve with coleslaw, pickles, or sweet potato fries for a cozy family dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg