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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo is a one-pot dish that combines chicken breast with orzo pasta, creating a creamy and flavorful meal 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
  

Proteins

  • 3 breasts chicken, cut into small strips

Seasonings

  • 1-3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning if your seasoning is spicy add ½ tbsp
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon butter

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Pastas

  • 1 cup orzo pasta (200g)

Liquids

  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock made with a stock cube (240ml)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (60ml)

Others

  • 1 cup shredded spinach (30g)
  • 3 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese , plus extra to serve
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (tomato purée)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 433kcal
Keyword Cajun Chicken Orzo, Chicken, creamy, one pot, Orzo, weeknight meal
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