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Cajun Chicken Orzo

Aug 6, 2023Dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into small strips
  • 3 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup Orzo
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Handful of grated parmesan

Directions

  1. Mix chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a large pan.
  3. Pan fry the chicken until it colors.
  4. Add onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add orzo and cook briefly (about one minute) before adding chicken broth. Simmer, cover, and cook for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Uncover and test the orzo, it should be almost tender.
  7. Add cream and grated parmesan
  8. Mix well and enjoy