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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines Cajun seasoning, tender chicken, and orzo pasta for a delicious family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced Cut into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking
  • 1 cup orzo pasta Small pasta shape
  • 1 cup chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be replaced with half-and-half or non-dairy alternatives
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced Feel free to add more vegetables
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Olive oil For cooking
  • for garnish Chopped parsley

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, mix well, then add orzo pasta and chicken broth.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Great for meal prep and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Consider adding extra veggies for more nutrition.