Description
Discover a mouthwatering recipe for Cajun Chicken Orzo that will spice up your next meal! Try it today for a taste sensation unlike any other.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (, cut into small strips)
- 1–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Note: if your seasoning is spicy add ½ tbsp )
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp butter
- 1 large onion (, finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste ((tomato purée))
- 1 cup (200g) orzo pasta
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth ( or stock made with a stock cube)
- 1 cup (30g) shredded spinach
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream ( (double cream))
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (, plus extra to serve)
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine the chicken, Cajun seasoning and salt. Heat the butter and oil in a large pan (a Chef’s pan with a lid is ideal) and pan fry the chicken until it starts to color.
- Step 2: Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for five minutes, stirring frequently.
- Step 3: Stir in the orzo, cook for a minute or so then add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Orzo absorbs liquid readily so keep an eye on the pan and add a little extra water, as needed, if the pan gets too dry.
- Step 4: Uncover the pan and test the orzo – it should be almost tender but with a little bite to it. Stir in the shredded spinach so that it wilts.
- Step 5: Stir in the cream and add the grated Parmesan. You should have a deliciously indulgent sauce, creating a perfectly creamy dish. Check the seasoning and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg