Description
This Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe offers a flavorful twist on a classic sandwich with a spicy Cajun seasoning blend combined with lean ground chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy mixture of soup and mayo. Toasted buns are layered with the cheesy chicken filling for a satisfying and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 15 oz canned corn, drained
- ½ cup diced red onions
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup mayo
For Serving
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven and cook chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). While the oven is heating, cook the ground chicken in a sauté pan over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add the drained corn, diced red onions, condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan with the cooked chicken. Stir together and cook for about 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mayonnaise until the mixture is well combined, creating a creamy texture for the filling.
- Toast buns: Place the hamburger buns in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes to toast them until lightly golden and warm.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend over the chicken filling, then place the top halves of the buns on. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to increase or decrease the spiciness according to your taste.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to drain the canned corn well to prevent the mixture from becoming too watery.
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey or lean ground beef as alternatives to chicken.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
