Description
Cajun Chicken Orzo is a tantalizing one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken breast coated in zesty Cajun seasoning, combined with creamy orzo pasta and nutritious spinach. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal after a long day or a quick option for hosting guests, this flavorful recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Combine chicken strips with Cajun seasoning and salt. Heat olive oil and butter in a large chef’s pan over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste; sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta, then add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, add shredded spinach until wilted, then mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasonings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg