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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A hearty, bold, and quick meal featuring ground chicken infused with zesty Cajun seasoning and a rich tangy tomato sauce. A spicy twist on a classic sloppy joe ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy family dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken 93 percent lean recommended
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced, mix of red and green recommended
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste, fresh or homemade preferred
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil for sauteing
  • 8 slider buns or hamburger buns toasted

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart into small, even pieces and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and ketchup, then add Worcestershire sauce. Stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
  6. Toast buns in a dry skillet or under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Spoon the hot Cajun chicken mixture generously onto toasted buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Start with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and add more to taste after simmering. Do not overcook the chicken, remove from heat as soon as no pink remains. If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes. Store filling separately from buns. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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