Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Orzo
Indulge in creamy flavor heaven with our Creamy Cajun Garlic Butter Chicken Orzo recipe! Quick and satisfying—dinner made easy tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, diced onion, and bell pepper; sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in orzo pasta and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Fold back in the cooked chicken and simmer gently for another few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg