Cajun Chicken Orzo: 1 Ultimate Bold Comfort Meal
A creamy, one-pan pasta dish with Cajun-spiced chicken and tender orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup orzo
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup spinach (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook seasoned chicken until browned and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pan.
- Add orzo and toast briefly.
- Pour in broth and simmer until tender.
- Return chicken and stir in cream.
- Add Parmesan and mix until creamy.
- Stir in spinach and garnish before serving.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste.
Add broth if mixture thickens too much.
Serve warm for best texture.