Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is crucial for creating a delicious Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and red bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and stir in orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions, stirring frequently.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese once orzo is tender, mix well, and return chicken to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free orzo)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg