25-Minute Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes: Spicy, Cheesy Bliss
A spicy and cheesy twist on the classic Sloppy Joe, made with ground chicken and Cajun seasoning for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (melty and bold)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Turn off heat, place cheddar cheese slices on top, and cover until melted.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted brioche buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
- Use any cheese you prefer for melting.
- Serve with pickles or coleslaw for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg