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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo is a delicious one pot dinner recipe loaded with chicken breast chunks, corn, Rotel diced tomatoes, and orzo pasta in a creamy Cajun sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic puree
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies not drained
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch chunks and dump them into a bowl.
  • Add the Cajun seasoning to the bowl.
  • Stir until all of the chicken breast chunks are coated in the seasoning.
  • Pour the oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast chunks to the skillet.
  • Stir the chicken breast chunks around so that they cook on all sides.
  • Once the chicken is nicely browned, add the minced shallot and garlic puree to the skillet.
  • Stir well.
  • Add the frozen corn and Rotel to the skillet and stir again.
  • Add the orzo to the skillet.
  • Stir well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Place a lid on the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Leave the dish to simmer, stirring occasionally, until all of the liquid is absorbed. About 15 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream to the skillet.
  • Stir well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the shredded cheese.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 50gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 2655mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Cajun Chicken Orzo, Chicken recipes, comfort food, One pot meals, pasta recipes, quick meals
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