Chicken Sloppy Joes

5 from 4 votes

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes are a healthy and Southwestern-inspired take on the classic American sandwich that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The zesty and from-scratch filling is both easy to make and freezer-friendly!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Chicken and Turkey

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion chopped
2 medium Poblano peppers seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
2 pounds ground chicken or turkey (white meat, dark meat or a combination)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Hamburger buns for serving

Optional Topping and Add-Ins

Shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips
Pickled jalapeno peppers

Instructions

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes or until beginning to soften.
Add the Poblano peppers and continue cooking over medium heat for another 3-4 minutes or until the onions and peppers are soft.
Add the garlic and cook briefly, 10-15 seconds.
Add the ground chicken, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until the chicken is browned and no longer pink.
Add the chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Stir to evenly distribute the spices throughout and onto the ground chicken.
Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and thickened.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve on hamburger buns with optional add-ins such as cheese, jalapeno slices or corn chips.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Green bell peppers can be used as a substitute if you prefer something milder.
Ground turkey also works perfectly in this recipe, as does beef.

TIP:

When adding spices to a dish, as in this Chicken Sloppy Joe recipe, I like to add them directly to the cooked meat/poultry while still warm so they thoroughly season it and the spices "bloom." Just stirring them into the sauce won't give you the same depth of flavor.

SLOW-COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:

Use 1/2 cup chicken broth or water instead of 1 cup.
Get everything prepped, cooked, and combined through Step #7.
Transfer to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.

TO REHEAT:

You can reheat sloppy joes in the microwave or on the stovetop. Place the sloppy joes into a skillet or saucepan on a burner set to medium heat. If the sauce has thickened, you can incorporate a small amount of water or broth. Stir frequently until the filling is thoroughly heated.

FREEZER-FRIENDLY:

Cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator or the microwave.

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