Cajun Chicken Sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 medium onion, chopped into small pieces.
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1 celery stalk, chopped finely.
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1/2 green bell pepper, diced small.
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1 pound ground chicken.
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1 tablespoon butter.
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
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3 garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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3 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning.
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1/2 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup crushed tomatoes.
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1/2 tablespoon brown sugar.
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1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce, if you'd like.
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1/4 teaspoon salt or however much you prefer.
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4 soft burger buns.
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Sliced cheese (use if you'd like it).
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Coleslaw (optional topping).
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Sour cream (optional).
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Shredded lettuce (optional addition).
# Instructions:
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Melt the butter with oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Toss celery, onion, and green pepper into the pan and cook until they're nice and soft. This'll take about 7-8 minutes.
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Add in the chicken and break it apart as it cooks for about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle in the garlic and Cajun seasoning, stirring it in.
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Let it all cook together for a minute or so.
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Stir in the cream, tomatoes, hot sauce, and the sugar.
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Combine everything together and reduce the heat to low.
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Keep cooking while stirring here and there for around 15 minutes.
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Season with salt to your liking.
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Pile the filling onto buns and add any extras you like before digging in.
# Notes:
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Perfect for when you're short on time during the week.
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Make it ahead and warm it up when needed.
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Want it spicier? Use more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.