Cajun Chicken Orzo

Ingredients :

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions ‍:

Sear the Chicken: Toss chicken in Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Build the Base: In the same pan, sauté garlic briefly. Add tomato paste and paprika, stir until fragrant.

Cook the Orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Cream It Up: Add heavy cream and stir. Return chicken to the skillet and mix well to coat in the creamy sauce.

Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot!

Prep Time ⏱️: 10 mins

Cook Time ⏱️: 20 mins

Total Time ⏱️: 30 mins

Servings ️: 4

Calories : 550 per serving