Cajun Chicken Melt on Toasted Brioche Buns
Juicy ground chicken sautéed with sweet bell peppers, onions, and garlic, simmered in a rich Cajun-spiced cream sauce, and smothered in melted cheddar and mozzarella. All served on a warm, toasted bun for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth experience. A bold Southern twist you won’t forget.
Servings 4
Calories 582 kcal
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 whole red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning add more to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns brioche
- 1 tablespoon water if needed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch if needed
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
Add white wine and stir until wine cooks off.
Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella into the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy.
If mixture is too loose (it should lay nicely on a bun), add the cornstarch to the water, then to the chicken mixture and stir until the mixture is thickened.
Toast the brioche buns, both top and bottoms.
Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto toasted burger buns. Serve hot!
Keyword Chicken, Sandwiches