Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Chicken Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs uncooked ground chicken or 2 lbs ground turkey; 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 (12 ounce) can cola; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; yellow mustard; 10 hamburger buns, toasted; dill pickle slices; chopped onion

Servings: persons

1
In a skillet, cook the chicken, celery, 1 cup chopped onion and if desired, salt and pepper to taste, until chicken isn't pink; stir to crumble up the ground chicken; drain.
2
Transfer chicken mixture to a 4-quart slow cooker.
3
In a bowl, add the cola, dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) and cayenne pepper; stir to blend.
4
Pour cola mixture over the chicken; stir to mix.
5
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
6
Spread toasted buns with yellow mustard.
7
Using a slotted spoon, spoon the chicken mixture onto the buns; top with pickle slices and more chopped onion; replace bun tops.
8
It is suggested that you may need to eat these with a fork.

942

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs uncooked ground chicken or 2 lbs ground turkey, 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 (12 ounce) can cola, and more.

Yes, Chicken Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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