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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Bold and comforting Cajun-spiced chicken sloppy joes topped with a rich creamy cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Creamy Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic and ground chicken; cook until no longer pink.
  3. Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, broth, and Worcestershire; simmer until thick.
  5. Prepare cheese sauce by making a roux, adding milk, then melting in cheese.
  6. Serve chicken on toasted buns with cheese sauce.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning for heat preference.