Speedy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
Quick and easy, these Cajun chicken sloppy joes are packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal. Ground chicken is seasoned with Cajun spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, and served on toasted buns.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color works!)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to your spice preference
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4-6 hamburger buns, brioche buns, or slider rolls
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground chicken for 3-4 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in tomato paste and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute to toast spices and deepen flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth, simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast buns if desired, then spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto them and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the Cajun seasoning. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper umami flavor to the sloppy joe mixture.