Description
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are bold, spicy, and loaded with juicy seasoned chicken topped with a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Served on toasted brioche buns, they are the ultimate comfort food sandwich.
Ingredients
- Cajun Chicken Filling
- 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 (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar or American cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt pinch
- Assembly
- 4–6 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Softened butter for toasting
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground chicken until no longer pink, 5–7 minutes.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and mix until meat is coated.
- Pour in broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and optional brown sugar.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add cheese and paprika; stir until smooth.
- Toast buns with butter until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches with chicken filling and cheese sauce.
- Top with black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add extra Cajun seasoning for more spice.
- Cheese sauce should not boil after adding cheese.
- Best served fresh while hot and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Cajun