Description
Experience the culinary magic of Cajun Chicken & Orzo One-Pot Meal—a vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken, tender orzo, and colorful vegetables in a single pot. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also delivers bold, authentic flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, every bite promises a delightful explosion of taste that beckons for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional), chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove chicken from pot.
- In the same pot, add diced red bell pepper and zucchini. Sauté for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo pasta and pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg