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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A delightful twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring spicy and savory ground chicken with Cajun seasoning, fresh veggies, and served on hamburger buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or beef.
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Low sodium recommended.
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns Toasted for added crunch.
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Adjust for spice preference.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed 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 they soften up a bit.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Toss in the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
Cooking
  1. Mix in Cajun seasoning, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  2. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the mixture on hamburger buns.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. For added pizzazz, serve with sweet potato fries or a colorful salad.