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Cajun Sloppy Janes

Love this bold, flavorful twist on the classic, featuring spicy Cajun-seasoned ground chicken, mirepoix with bell peppers, onions, and carrots...with shredded cheddar on a bun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 small white onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 whole carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 15 oz. can sloppy joe sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • shredded cheddar cheese garnish
  • Side salad

Instructions

  • Finely chop the white onion. Chop the celery stalks. Peel and chop the carrots.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the onion, celery, and carrots for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the ground chicken with the veggies and brown until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, Cajun seasoning and paprika. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by adding sloppy joe meat onto buns and add a pinch full of shredded cheddar on top of the sloppy joe meat. Let melt and add the top bun.
  • Prepare side salad.
  • Serve Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with side salad.