Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with bold, zesty flavors that dance across each hearty bite. Packed with rich seasonings and served on toasted buns, this dish promises a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground chicken
- 10.5 oz (298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 15 oz (425 g) canned corn, drained
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced red onions
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 4 large hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, crumbling ground chicken until thoroughly cooked and no pink remains.
- Incorporate diced red onions and canned corn into the chicken, sautéing for approximately 3 minutes to develop flavors and soften vegetables.
- Reduce skillet heat to low and introduce cream of chicken soup, stirring smoothly to integrate with meat mixture.
- Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution of spices throughout the chicken blend.
- Gently fold in mayonnaise, creating a creamy and cohesive sauce that binds all ingredients together.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange hamburger buns on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast buns for 4-5 minutes until edges turn golden brown and surfaces become crisp.
- Remove toasted buns from oven and generously spoon the spiced chicken mixture onto bottom bun halves.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the warm chicken mixture, allowing slight melting from residual heat.
- Crown each sandwich with top bun halves and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Toast buns quickly to prevent burning by keeping a close eye on them and using a timer.
- Drain excess moisture from canned corn to maintain the right sloppy joe consistency and prevent soggy buns.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning according to personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- Swap ground chicken with ground turkey for a similar lean protein alternative if chicken is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1110 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg