The Ultimate Guide to Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes with Creamy Cheese Sauce are a bold, spicy, and ultra-creamy comfort sandwich loaded with seasoned chicken and rich cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Cajun
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 4–6 brioche hamburger buns, toasted
- Softened butter (for toasting)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (cheese sauce)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar or American cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart.
- Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomato paste until chicken is coated and rich in color.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and optional brown sugar. Adjust consistency with a splash of broth if needed.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until slightly thickened.
- Lower heat and stir in cheese and paprika until smooth. Do not boil.
- Butter and toast brioche buns until golden.
- Spoon Cajun chicken onto buns, top generously with cheese sauce, and finish with black pepper.
Notes
- Do not overcook cheese sauce to keep it smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.