Cajun Chicken Orzo
A quick and easy Cajun chicken orzo recipe, packed with bold flavors in a creamy sauce, ideal for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Pot
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
- 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. Use low-sodium chicken broth if sensitive to salt. If the pasta absorbs the liquid too quickly, adjust heat and add more liquid as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 32gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1678IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 3mg
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