Cajun Chicken Orzo
Cajun Chicken Orzo is a bold and creamy one pot meal combining Cajun-inspired and Italian flavors, ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning see note
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded/rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and orzo to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and cream. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often.
- Stir in the chicken and parmesan.
- Take the pot off the heat, and cover it for 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened up to your liking.
Notes
Many Cajun seasonings are quite salty; be sure to taste before adding extra salt. If the pasta absorbs the liquid too fast, turn the heat down or add more broth or cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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