Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes: Indulgent Flavor with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the traditional sloppy joe, featuring spicy seasoned chicken topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, and onion; cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve the chicken mixture on hamburger buns topped with the creamy cheese sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with green onions.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Creamy Cheese Sauce