Name: Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil; 1/4 onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 lb. 93% lean ground chicken; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (more to taste); 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; Salt and pepper

By Kristen McCaffrey

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198 CALORIES 5g CARBS 10g FAT 21g PROTEIN

Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Over the weekend there was a lot of football watching and wing eating going on in these parts. But having vowed to stay away from fried foods for the month of January, I knew I needed a yummy alternative for when the wings showed up so I decided to make these delicious and incredibly simple Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes. The recipe really couldn't be easier - ground chicken, carrots, celery, buffalo sauce, and some spices - but stuffed into a sandwich with some ranch slaw and it makes one satisfying meal.

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Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

PREP TIME: 5 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

TOTAL TIME: 20 Min

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Ingredients

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1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 U onion, diced
2 U celery ribs, chopped
2 U carrots, peeled and chopped
1 lb. 93% lean ground chicken
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup buffalo sauce (more to taste)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

Calories from Fat 95

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g

16%

Saturated Fat 3g

14%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 98mg

33%

Sodium 236mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 5g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 3g

Protein 21g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 4-6 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until completely cooked through and beginning to brown.

Stir in the tomato sauce, buffalo sauce, cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

Calories from Fat 95

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g

16%

Saturated Fat 3g

14%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 98mg

33%

Sodium 236mg

10%

Total Carbohydrate 5g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 3g

Protein 21g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey

Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More

6 Comments

On Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

Chris Smith

January 23, 2017 - 16:14

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We made this without tomato juice, and it was great. Can't wait to do it again once we have all the ingredients.

Freda Potter

January 16, 2017 - 05:26

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My husband was less than enthusiastic when I told him I was making healthy "football food." However, while eating it he kept saying that it was "outstanding!" It was spicy but delicious. I also chopped the veggies finely in mini food processor. Will definitely make again.

Christine Catone

March 5, 2016 - 06:45

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Not a true fan of sloppy joes.. I would leave out the tomato sauce so that it was more authentic Buffalo Wing flavored! Loved the addition of the veggies.

Sarah Nau

February 15, 2016 - 16:21

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This was a winner! 5/5 thumbs up. I diced the onions, celery and carrots up tiny to "hide" them from my children. It worked like a charm. So glad to add something new to my recipe repertoire!