Cajun Chicken Orzo: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting recipe that combines Cajun-spiced chicken with orzo pasta for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until browned.
- Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Great when served with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Orzo, comfort food, Cajun recipes