Cajun Chicken Orzo
Cajun Chicken Orzo is a delightful one-pot dish that combines succulent chicken with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce infused with bold Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting bowl of Cajun Chicken Orzo that’s easy to make and even easier to clean up afterward.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken strips with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a chef's pan over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add orzo and broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once orzo is tender, stir in spinach and cream until well combined. Serve hot with extra parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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