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Fiery Flavor Explosion Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey as a substitute)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon fat
  • 4 soft sandwich buns (brioche or potato rolls work beautifully)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish

If you want to keep things gluten-free, just swap out the buns for your favorite gluten-free bread or even lettuce wraps. And if you’re feeling adventurous, add a splash of hot sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to really turn up the heat, reminiscent of those bold flavors from the bayou.

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil or bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step reminds me of those slow, peaceful mornings when Mama Lu would coax the flavors out of onions and peppers before the whole house woke up.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken. Break it apart with a wooden spoon, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. You want little golden bits here and there—that’s where the flavor lives.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor. Then pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth, mixing everything well.
  5. Add the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. This should take about 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired sloppy joe consistency.
  6. While the sauce simmers, toast your buns lightly in a dry skillet or under the broiler. Nothing beats a warm, crisp bun holding all that messy goodness.
  7. Spoon the spicy chicken mixture generously onto each bun. If you like, sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley on top for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy every gooey, spicy bite—preferably with someone you love, just like we did in that old farmhouse kitchen.

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