Cajun Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food with a Zesty Twist
A delightful dish combining the flavors of Cajun spices with hearty orzo pasta, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, sauté until tender.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg