Cajun Chicken Orzo
This easy Cajun Chicken Orzo recipe uses gluten free orzo for a one pan dinner everyone will love. Gluten free orzo pasta in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce with peppers, onion and garlic.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g chicken thigh fillets
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 150 g gluten free orzo pasta
- 300 ml gluten free chicken stock
- 50 g cream cheese
Instructions
- Chop the chicken thigh fillets into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the onion and peppers.
- Add the olive oil to a large, lidded pan and place on a medium heat. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and fry for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan and turn the heat up to high. Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the chicken has started to brown.
- Turn back down to a medium heat. Add the Cajun seasoning and tomato puree and mix well.
- Add the dry orzo pasta to the pan and mix to combine. Pour in the hot chicken stock and mix well.
- Turn the heat down to a low simmer, place the lid on the pan and cook for around 18 minutes. Stir once or twice during this time to avoid it sticking. If it becomes to dry, you can add a little extra stock/hot water.
- Once the orzo is tender, remove the lid and stir in the cream cheese before serving.
Notes
- Gluten Free Orzo: Check out my guide to gluten free orzo to find a gluten free orzo pasta for this dish.
- Step-by-Step Photos: Check out the blog post above for step-by-step photos to guide you through how this Cajun Chicken Orzo should look.
- Storing and Freezing: Check out the post above this recipe card for more information on how to store and freeze this creamy cajun chicken orzo pasta.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 878kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g
