How to Make BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of tangy barbecue sauce combined with tender, shredded chicken sandwiched between two soft buns. That's exactly what you can expect from this delicious recipe for BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes. It's the perfect twist on the classic sloppy joe, adding a smoky, sweet flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

These BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes are incredibly easy to make, and they're a great way to switch up your usual dinner routine. Whether you're l...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup barbeque sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup water, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 8 (1.5 ounce) hamburger buns
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup dill pickle slices, or to taste
  • ¼ cup sliced onion, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches

  • Spray a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add barbeque sauce, ketchup, 1/4 cup water, and mustard. Mix thoroughly and add more water if the mixture seems too thick. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns topped with Cheddar cheese, pickle slices, and sliced onion.
  • Nutrition

    415 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 916mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 303mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 491mg