Description
This creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo is a one-pot dish that combines warmth and spice, making it perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened and aromatic.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, then add the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize this dish by adding fresh spinach, swapping chicken for shrimp, or stirring in cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg