Cajun Chicken Orzo
Cajun Chicken Orzo – this one-pot chicken breast recipe is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Deliciously creamy and comforting and one of my favorite midweek meals.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Chicken Breasts cut into strips
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning more or less to taste
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ tbsp Butter
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach Shredded
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese for garnishing
Instructions
- 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.1 ½ lbs Chicken Breasts, 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning, 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ½ tbsp Butter, 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.1 Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 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. Orzo absorbs liquid readily so keep an eye on the pan and add a little extra water, as needed, if the pan gets too dry.1 cup Orzo Pasta, 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 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.1 cup Fresh Spinach
- Stir in the cream and add the grated Parmesan. You should have a deliciously indulgent creamy dish.¼ cup Heavy Cream, 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
- Check the seasoning and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Notes
- This creamy Cajun chicken orzo tastes best as soon as cool enough to devour!
- Leftovers will keep for a couple of days in the fridge.
- To reheat, add a splash of water or broth and bring to a simmer in a saucepan.
- Alternatively reheat in a microwave until piping hot, stirring halfway through.
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