Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy orzo pasta in a Cajun-spiced sauce. This one-pan meal is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts (butterflied in half)
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed from about ½ of a lemon)
For Garnish:
- Fresh thyme
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Coat the chicken breasts: Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasonings on both sides.
- Fry the chicken: Drizzle olive oil into a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and tent with foil.
- Sauté the orzo: In the same pan, add butter, orzo, onion, shallot, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth: Increase heat to medium, add chicken broth, and stir occasionally for 7 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and lemon juice. Remove from heat, return chicken to the pan, and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Serve garnished with fresh thyme and lemon wedges.
Notes
- *Note: You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Orzo Recipe, One-Pan Meal, Creamy Chicken Pasta
