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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Bold Cajun-spiced chicken sloppy joes topped with a rich, creamy cheese sauce on soft brioche buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken Filling
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast diced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
Creamy Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions and peppers in the same skillet until softened.
  3. Add garlic, tomato paste, and spices; cook briefly.
  4. Add broth and return chicken; simmer until thick.
  5. Make cheese sauce by whisking butter, flour, milk, and cheese until smooth.
  6. Assemble sloppy joes on toasted buns with cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning based on heat preference.

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