Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes bring a tasty twist to a classic comfort food, featuring shredded chicken in a rich and spicy sauce served on toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or cheese sauce)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 toasted burger buns
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onions until they become soft.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika.
- Next, add the shredded chicken, tomato sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or cheese sauce) and continue to simmer until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
- While the sauce simmers, toast the burger buns until they are golden.
- Spoon the saucy chicken mixture onto the toasted buns, and serve hot!
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider using cheese sauce instead of heavy cream. Adjust spices to taste for preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Comfort Food, Sandwich