Description
Delicious Cajun shredded chicken served on toasted buns with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 hamburger or hoagie buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts seasoned with half of the Cajun seasoning for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and shred.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Mix well.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- Great with additional toppings like pickles or coleslaw.
- Can be made in advance and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg