Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
Juicy, spicy, and perfectly saucy, these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a quick weeknight favorite packed with bold flavors and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 hamburger buns toasted
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add minced garlic, then ground chicken, breaking it up and cooking until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne for extra heat.
- Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
- Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens, adding a little water if needed.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted buns, top with chopped parsley, and serve hot.