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Cajun Chicken Orzo

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a blend of Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the Orzo
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  2. Stir in the cooked chicken and thawed peas, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier dish, add cayenne pepper to taste. This dish can be easily adapted with different vegetables or proteins.

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