Description
This Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe offers a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe by incorporating lean ground chicken, spicy Cajun seasoning, and a creamy blend of mayo and cream of chicken soup. With sweet corn and sharp cheese melted on toasted buns, it’s a quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- ½ cup diced red onions
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
To Serve
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the lean ground chicken thoroughly until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to break it up.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in the drained canned corn, diced red onions, condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and continue to cook the mixture for about 3 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Lower the heat to medium-low and add mayonnaise to the pan. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes creamy, ensuring all ingredients are combined evenly.
- Toast Buns: Place the hamburger buns inside the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes or until they become lightly toasted and warm, ready to hold the filling without sogginess.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon generous portions of the warm chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, then close the sandwiches with the top halves of the buns. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, creamy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes!
Notes
- For extra heat, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Use gluten-free buns to adapt this recipe for gluten intolerance.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- Adding chopped bell peppers can enhance texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
