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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Cheese Sauce

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Cheese Sauce

Delight in these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Cheese Sauce for a zesty weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground chicken lean and tasty alternative
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning the star of the show
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter for the base of the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour to thicken the sauce
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika for smokiness
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
For Serving
  • 4 buns Brioche hamburger buns soft and buttery
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for toasting the buns
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper for finishing

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart; sauté until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in finely chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and Cajun seasoning, stirring for a minute.
  5. Mix in the tomato paste, stirring until chicken is glossy and coated.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, mixing well.
  7. Let the mixture simmer on low for 8–10 minutes uncovered.
  8. Season filling with salt and stir in brown sugar if desired.
  9. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt butter for cheese sauce.
  10. Whisk in flour, cooking for 1 minute until a pale roux forms.
  11. Slowly whisk in whole milk, cooking for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
  12. Stir in cheddar cheese and paprika until melted and smooth.
  13. Add pinch of salt to enhance cheese flavor, avoiding boiling.
  14. Butter cut sides of brioche buns and toast in a hot pan or under broiler.
  15. Spoon Cajun chicken filling onto each bottom bun.
  16. Ladle cheese sauce over the filling and finish with black pepper.
  17. Cap with top bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions for added freshness.

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