Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful and easy dinner option featuring lean ground chicken cooked with corn, red onions, cream of chicken soup, and bold Cajun seasoning. Served on toasted hamburger buns and topped with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, these sloppy joes bring a spicy twist to a classic comfort food.
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 tablespoon 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: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for toasting the hamburger buns.
- Cook Chicken: Place the ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Crumble it well as it cooks to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Add Vegetables: Once the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, add the drained canned corn and diced red onions to the pan. Stir well and cook for an additional 3 minutes to soften the onions and warm the corn.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors. Reduce the heat to low to prevent burning.
- Add Mayo: Add the mayo to the pan and stir just until the mayo is fully incorporated into the chicken mixture. Keep the pan on medium heat to maintain warmth without cooking further.
- Toast Buns: Place the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the buns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly crisp.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Remove the buns from the oven. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Finish and Serve: Place the top bun halves over the cheese layer. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes!
Notes
- Use lean ground chicken to reduce fat while keeping the dish moist with the added mayo and soup.
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer, substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade roux-based chicken sauce for fresher flavors.
- To keep this dish low carb, serve the sloppy joe mixture over lettuce leaves instead of buns.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
