Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and sliced peppers, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked orzo, combine well and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg