Description
A warm and comforting Cajun Chicken Orzo dish that’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned, and savor the aroma.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the heavy cream and cook until creamy, enveloping everything in a comforting embrace.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by cooking chicken and veggies a day prior. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg