Cajun Chicken Orzo
This Cajun Chicken Orzo is a one-pan creamy comfort dish packed with bold spice, tender chicken, and rich flavor. A quick weeknight dinner that's satisfying and simple to make!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and paprika, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 4: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Step 5: Stir in heavy cream. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Step 6: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
You can add chopped bell peppers or spinach for extra color and nutrients. Adjust the Cajun spice level to your heat preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg