Cajun Chicken Orzo Pasta: A Simple Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Fresh parsley and green onions for garnish
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt.
- Chop onion, bell peppers, celery, and mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the chicken; set aside.
- Sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pan; add tomatoes, broth, and orzo.
- Bring to a boil; then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg