Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta, all seasoned with Cajun spices for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the orzo and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meals.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo, Cajun chicken, orzo pasta, creamy dinner recipes