Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; salt & pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil); ½ jumbo yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup)); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp tomato paste ((optional)); 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 1 cup dry orzo; 2 cups chicken broth (or chicken bone broth for extra protein); ½ cup heavy cream (*); 2 oz fresh spinach; juice from ½ lemon

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo is a cozy, comforting one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with spicy, smoky cajun seasoning, this dinner achieves big flavor with minimal effort. It's filled with plenty of protein, carbs and healthy fats for a well-rounded dish that makes for some epic leftovers.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:32:53 GMT