Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful and hearty twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Made with lean ground chicken, sweet corn, diced red onions, and a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup and mayo, all seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices, this easy dinner recipe is topped with a melty mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend and served on toasted hamburger buns.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for toasting the hamburger buns later.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: Place the lean ground chicken into a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Use a spatula to crumble the chicken well as it cooks, ensuring it cooks all the way through until no longer pink.
- Add Corn and Onions: Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the drained canned corn and diced red onions to the pan. Stir everything together well and continue cooking for 3 minutes to soften the onions and warm the corn.
- Add Seasonings and Soup: Stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors, then reduce the heat to low to simmer gently.
- Incorporate Mayo: Add the mayonnaise to the pan and stir just until it’s combined evenly with the chicken mixture. Keep the mixture warm over medium heat, but avoid boiling.
- Toast the Buns: Arrange the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Toast for 4 to 5 minutes until the buns are lightly browned and crisp.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Remove the buns from the oven. Spoon the warm ground chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend evenly on top of the chicken mixture, then place the top bun over the cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes immediately while warm and cheesy. Enjoy this delicious, spicy sandwich as a satisfying meal!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the Cajun seasoning by an additional teaspoon.
- Substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.
- Use gluten-free buns to make this recipe gluten-free friendly.
- The recipe can be doubled to serve more guests, adjusting cooking times slightly if needed.
- If cream of chicken soup is unavailable, a homemade white sauce with chicken broth can be used as a substitute.
- To reduce sodium, select low-sodium canned corn and soup, and adjust added salt accordingly.
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
