Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken orzo dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Cajun seasoned chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the Cajun seasoned chicken breast until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the orzo pasta to the same pot and stir for about 1 minute to toast.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir frequently until the orzo is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the chicken to the pot, mix well, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served hot.
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg