Description
Cajun Chicken Orzo is a vibrant, one-pan dish that infuses your kitchen with the bold flavors of Louisiana. Featuring tender chicken seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, creamy orzo pasta, and colorful bell peppers, this recipe delivers comfort food at its finest. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor and warmth. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red and green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in uncooked orzo and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo absorbs liquid.
- Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix into the orzo.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg