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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Cajun Chicken Orzo

Delicious Cajun Chicken Orzo, a flavorful one-pot dish that combines spicy chicken with tender orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pasta Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup corn

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cook until browned.
  • Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet, sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun, chicken, easy dinner, one pot, orzo, Spicy
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