Description

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner featuring lean ground chicken mixed with sweet corn, diced red onions, and a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup and Cajun spices. Toasted hamburger buns are loaded with this savory mixture and topped with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend for a comforting and spicy twist on the classic sloppy joe.

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

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for toasting the buns later.
Cook chicken: Place the ground chicken in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, breaking it up well with a spoon as it cooks until fully browned and cooked through.
Add vegetables: Stir in the drained canned corn and diced red onions, cooking together for about 3 minutes to soften the onions and heat through.
Add seasoning and soup: Mix in the condensed cream of chicken soup, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Reduce the heat to low.
Combine mayo: Add the mayonnaise to the pan and stir gently just until fully incorporated into the mixture. Keep the pan on low-medium heat to keep warm.
Toast buns: Arrange the hamburger buns in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Toast the buns for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are lightly browned and crisp.
Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the warm chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Sprinkle evenly with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend.
Serve: Place the top halves of the buns on each sandwich, then serve immediately and enjoy your Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes.

Notes

Use lean ground chicken for a healthier option that’s still flavorful and tender.
Canned corn adds sweetness and texture; you can substitute with fresh or frozen corn if preferred.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your heat preference for a milder or spicier sandwich.
Mayonnaise balances the spices and adds creaminess; you can use a light or vegan mayo alternative if desired.
For extra flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley or green onions on top before serving.
To make this gluten free, substitute the hamburger buns with gluten-free buns.

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