Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes

A toasted burger roll, with creamy, spiced chicken filling and bits of green pepper, sitting on parchment paper.

These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on a classic. This recipe is a quick and easy dinner solution that doesn't skimp on taste, with just one skillet and less than 30 minutes. Combining juicy ground chicken with bold seasonings, fresh veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce, these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a fun dinner option that the whole family will enjoy—no forks needed! Serve them with fries and corn for the perfect casual meal.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion finely chopped
1 rib celery finely chopped
½ green bell pepper finely chopped
1 lb ground chicken
3 tablespoon cajun seasoning (see note 1)
3 cloves garlic minced
½ cup crushed tomatoes
½ tablespoon brown sugar
½-1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
½ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon salt (see note 2)
4 burger rolls

Optional toppings

sliced cheese
slaw
sour cream
shredded lettuce

Instructions

Melt the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until softened and cooked down.
1 onion finely chopped
1 rib celery finely chopped
½ green bell pepper finely chopped
Add the chicken and cook, breaking it up as you go. Give it 5 minutes to change color, then sprinkle over the Cajun seasoning and minced garlic.
1 lb ground chicken
3 tbsp cajun seasoning (see note 1)
3 cloves garlic minced
Cook for a minute, but don't allow the garlic to change color.
Add the tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cream, mix well, then reduce the heat to low.
½ cup crushed tomatoes
½ tbsp brown sugar
½-1 tsp hot sauce optional
½ cup heavy cream
Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn't catch on the bottom of the skillet. (see note 3)
Taste your mixture and add the salt to taste. (see note 2)
¼ tsp salt (see note 2)
Toast your rolls and serve (see note 4)
4 burger rolls

Notes

I use my homemade cajun blend but use one your family loves.
Depending on your cajun seasoning, you may need more or less salt. Taste your mixture before adding salt.
The time you cook your miture for will slightly depend on how 'wet' you like your sloppy joe mixture. We list a juicy, dry consistency. But if you prefer it wetter, cook it for less time or add a bit extra tomato and cream.
I prefer to toast the rolls and serve everything on the table for people to serve themselves. This helps keep the rolls crisp for longer.

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Nutrition

Nutrition is per serving

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