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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Spicy Cajun-seasoned ground chicken served sloppy-joe style and topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Sloppy Joes
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Creamy Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 brioche buns

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook onion, peppers, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Brown ground chicken and season with Cajun spices.
  3. Add tomato paste, broth, and Worcestershire; simmer until thick.
  4. Prepare cheese sauce by melting butter, adding cream, then cheese.
  5. Assemble sloppy joes on buns and top with cheese sauce.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.