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Cajun Chicken Orzo

A flavorful one-pot dish featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and tender orzo pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Orzo and Vegetables
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Orzo
  1. In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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