Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Orzo is a vibrant one-pot dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente orzo pasta, and an array of bold Cajun spices. This recipe guarantees a flavor explosion with every bite, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The colorful veggies add visual appeal while enhancing the dish’s rich taste. Easy to prepare and customizable, this meal is sure to impress family and friends around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pot and let rest.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta to coat with sautéed veggies.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Shred or dice rested chicken into bite-sized pieces; fold into the orzo mixture along with any extra Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg