Description
Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful and fun twist on the classic comfort food. With tender chicken simmered in a spicy, savory sauce and served on soft buns, this dish brings a burst of vibrant flavors to your table. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings, these sloppy joes are not just easy to make but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste. Get ready for a meal that’s sure to impress and satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or green)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 soft slider buns
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the bell peppers and onion into small pieces.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in diced chicken breasts and Cajun seasoning until well coated.
- Pour in the Liquid Gold: Add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the chicken in the skillet, mixing it with the sauce.
- Assemble Your Sloppy Joes: Spoon generous portions onto buns and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg