Cajun Chicken Orzo Recipe
Cajun Chicken Orzo is a one-pot chicken breast recipe that is both flavorful and easy to prepare. This dish is deliciously creamy and comforting, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into small strips
- 1–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp butter
Orzo:
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup (200g) orzo pasta
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth or stock made with a stock cube
- 1 cup (30g) shredded spinach
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Combine the chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Pan fry the chicken in butter and oil until it starts to color.
- Cook the Aromatics: Add onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook over low heat for five minutes.
- Add Orzo and Broth: Stir in orzo, then add chicken broth. Simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Test the orzo for doneness, then stir in spinach. Add cream and parmesan. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- This creamy Cajun chicken orzo is best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be refrigerated for a couple of days. To reheat, add water or broth and simmer, or microwave until hot, stirring halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
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