Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce: A Comfort Classic
A delicious twist on a classic recipe, these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are paired with a creamy cheese sauce for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground chicken over medium heat.
- Add in the onions, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until soft.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and tomato sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce by melting the cheese in a small saucepan.
- Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the chicken mixture onto the buns and drizzling with cheese sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Serve with a side of fries or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Cheese Sauce, Comfort Food