Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken slices with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chicken until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and peppers until tender.
- Add orzo and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo absorbs liquid.
- Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to skillet, and cook until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for spiciness.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
