Name: Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, rounds heat); salt (to taste); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 tsp paprika; 4–6 brioche hamburger buns (split, toasted); softened butter (for toasting, as needed); freshly ground black pepper (to finish)

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. This dish brings together juicy ground chicken and a smoky Cajun-inspired sauce that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. Topped with a velvety cheese sauce, these sloppy joes are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, promising to impress family and friends alike. In just around 30 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful meal that’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.

Author: Valentina
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet cooking
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp brown sugar (optional, rounds heat)
salt (to taste)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp paprika
4–6 brioche hamburger buns (split, toasted)
softened butter (for toasting, as needed)
freshly ground black pepper (to finish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink (5–7 minutes). Stir in onion and cook until translucent (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute.
Mix in tomato paste, then pour in broth and tomato sauce. Simmer uncovered for about 8–10 minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until combined. Gradually add milk while stirring for about 4–5 minutes until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
Toast brioche buns, then spoon cajun chicken filling onto each bun and drizzle with cheese sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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