Cajun Chicken Orzo

Name: Cajun Chicken Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large chicken breasts (skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces); 1-2 tbsp mild Cajun seasoning; ½ tsp salt (, only if your Cajun seasoning is salt-free – most are not); 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tbsp butter; 1 large onion (, finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes (chopped ); 1 tbsp tomato paste ((tomato purée)); 1 cup (200g) orzo pasta; 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken broth ( or stock made with a stock cube); 1 cup (30g) shredded spinach; ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream ( (double cream)); 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (, plus extra to serve); ½ lemon (, juiced, plus wedges to serve (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Cajun Chicken Orzo – this one-pot chicken breast recipe is packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Deliciously creamy and comforting and one of my favorite meals for busy weeknights.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:20:01 GMT