Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes combine lean ground chicken with flavorful Cajun seasoning, sweet corn, red onions, and a creamy blend of mayonnaise and cream of chicken soup. Toasted hamburger buns and a mozzarella-cheddar cheese blend complete this hearty and easy-to-make twist on a classic sloppy joe, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- 1/2 cup diced red onions
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for toasting the hamburger buns later.
- Cook chicken: Place the ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, crumbling it thoroughly as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add vegetables: Once the chicken is fully cooked with no pink remaining, stir in the drained canned corn and diced red onions and cook for an additional 3 minutes to soften.
- Mix in seasoning: Add the condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir everything well and reduce the heat to low to meld flavors.
- Add mayo: Stir in the mayonnaise gently just until it is combined with the rest of the mixture, then keep the pan over medium heat without boiling.
- Toast buns: Arrange the hamburger buns cut side up on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes until they are lightly browned and slightly crispy.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and top with the remaining bun halves.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and spicy Cajun chicken sloppy joes.
Notes
- Use lean ground chicken for a healthier option and to reduce fat content.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade or low-sodium version if desired.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a few drops of hot sauce or smoked paprika.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- The recipe yields four servings, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 786 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 3350 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
