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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo is a flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and creamy orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 433 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef's Pan
  • Vegetable chopper
  • Garlic Crusher

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 3 pieces chicken breasts, cut into small strips
  • 1-3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning if your seasoning is spicy add ½ tbsp
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon butter

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (tomato purée)

Pasta and Broth

  • 1 cup orzo pasta (200g)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock made with a stock cube (240ml)

Finishing Touches

  • 1 cup shredded spinach (30g)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (double cream, 60ml)
  • 3 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese , plus extra to serve

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Combine the chicken, Cajun seasoning and salt. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and pan fry the chicken until it starts to color.
  • Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for five minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the orzo, cook for a minute or so then add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Uncover the pan and test the orzo – it should be almost tender but with a little bite to it. Stir in the shredded spinach so that it wilts.
  • Stir in the cream and add the grated Parmesan. Check the seasoning and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This creamy Cajun chicken orzo tastes best as soon as cool enough to devour! Leftovers will keep for a couple of days in the fridge. To reheat, add a splash of water or broth and bring to a simmer in a saucepan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 45gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 1038mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1776IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun Chicken Orzo, chicken, creamy, one pot meal, orzo, quick dinner
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