Cajun Chicken Orzo: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food Delight
A delicious blend of Cajun spices and tender chicken combined with orzo pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning and orzo, mixing well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until orzo is tender, then stir in heavy cream.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by varying the Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Orzo