Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
A fantastic twist on a classic favorite, combining the comfort of sloppy joes with bold Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 15 ounces canned corn, drained
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 4 large hamburger buns
Instructions
Preparation
- In a big skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks until there’s no pink left.
- Add the corn, diced red onion, cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
- Mix everything well to coat, and let it bubble gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Optionally, toast the hamburger buns until golden.
- Spoon the hot chicken mixture onto the bottom buns and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Place the top buns on and serve while warm.
Notes
Serve with crispy sweet potato fries, a fresh garden salad, or zesty coleslaw. For variations, add jalapeños for heat or use Greek yogurt for creaminess.