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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce
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Enjoy bold flavors with these Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce—an easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to satisfy everyone!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (canned)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar or American cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • salt (pinch)
  • 4–6 brioche hamburger buns (split, toasted)
  • softened butter (for toasting, as needed)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to finish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken; cook and crumble until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in onion; cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in tomato paste until the meat is glossy and brick-red. Pour in broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire; stir well.
  4. Simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 8–10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt to taste; add brown sugar if you want a touch of sweet heat.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour; cook for about 1 minute to form a pale roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in milk; cook for 4–5 minutes while whisking continuously until it lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheese and paprika until just melted and silky smooth.
  8. Butter the cut sides of brioche buns and toast them in a hot pan or under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Spoon a generous mound of Cajun chicken onto each bottom bun. Ladle warm cheese sauce over the top so it cascades down the sides.
  10. Grind black pepper over the sauce, cap with the top bun, and serve immediately.

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