Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with creamy cheese sauce deliver bold, smoky flavor in a quick and satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 4–6 brioche buns
- Butter for toasting
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet and cook ground chicken until browned
- Add onion and cook until soft then stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning
- Mix in tomato paste then add broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce
- Simmer mixture until thick and season to taste
- In saucepan melt butter and whisk in flour to form roux
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened
- Stir in shredded cheese and paprika until smooth
- Toast brioche buns with butter until golden
- Assemble sandwiches with chicken mixture and cheese sauce on top
Notes
- Use less Cajun seasoning for milder flavor
- Shred cheese fresh for smooth sauce texture
- Add a splash of broth if mixture becomes too thick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 740
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 42
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 115