Easy Cajun Chicken Joes (Print-Friendly Version)
Smoky Cajun-seasoned chicken filling on toasted buns for an easy, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
450 grams ground chicken
→ Oils and Fats
02 -
15 milliliters olive oil
03 -
60 milliliters heavy cream
→ Vegetables
04 -
1 small onion, finely diced
05 -
1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
06 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Seasonings & Sauces
07 -
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
08 -
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 -
60 milliliters ketchup
10 -
30 milliliters tomato paste
11 -
80 milliliters chicken broth
12 -
15 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
→ Dairy & Cheese
13 -
4 slices pepper jack cheese
→ Bread
14 -
4 brioche buns, lightly toasted
→ Garnish (Optional)
15 -
Fresh parsley
# How to Make It:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
02 -
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and green bell pepper for about 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
03 -
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
04 -
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens.
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Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture evenly over the cheese and cover with the top half of the bun. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips:
01 -
To prevent sogginess, lightly toast the buns before assembling.