Cajun Chicken Orzo Pasta: A Simple Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Fresh parsley and green onions for garnish
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken cubes and brown for about 5–7 minutes. Remove chicken once done.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion, bell peppers, and celery until softened (about 5–7 minutes). Add minced garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and orzo pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until orzo is cooked through.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving and garnish with green onions.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg