Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful and easy dinner option featuring lean ground chicken, sweet corn, creamy soup, and a blend of spices served on toasted hamburger buns with melted cheese.
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 later.
- Cook chicken: Place the ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spatula and cook thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Add vegetables: Once the chicken is fully cooked, 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.
- Mix seasonings and soup: Add the condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir everything together carefully and reduce the heat to low.
- Incorporate mayo: Stir in the mayonnaise until just combined with the rest of the mixture. Allow the mixture to gently simmer over medium heat while you prepare the buns.
- Toast buns: Arrange the hamburger buns cut side up in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the sheet in the preheated oven and toast the buns for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Assemble sandwiches: Remove the buns from the oven. Spoon the warm chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend evenly over the chicken.
- Finish and serve: Top each sandwich with the remaining bun halves. Serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes!
Notes
- Use lean ground chicken for a healthier version with less fat.
- Cajun seasoning can be adjusted based on your preferred spice level.
- You may substitute mayo with Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative.
- Adding extra cheese or a spicy sauce can enhance the flavor.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
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
