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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 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.

Notes

Adjust Cajun seasoning based on heat preference.