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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo

40 Min.Für 4Nutri-Score C€€
von @munchinwithmaddie_2 Importe0 Mal gekocht
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4 Personen
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Fleisch700 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Gewürze2 Stücke
  • olive oilVorräte30 ml
  • bell pepper (diced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • garlic (minced)Obst & Gemüse3 Stücke
  • orzoGetreide300 g
  • chicken stockVorräte700 ml
  • heavy creamMilchprodukte200 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Obst & Gemüse100 g
  • lemon (juiced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • parmesan (grated)Milchprodukte40 g
  • saltGewürze3 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

713kcal

Kohlenhydrate
61 g
Eiweiß
44 g
Fett
33 g
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was Sie verwenden

Utensilien

  • Schmorpfanne
  • Küchenspatel

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Season and sear the chicken

    • Toss the chicken thighs with the Cajun seasoning and salt.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Schritt 1

  2. Sauté the vegetables

    • Add the bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Schritt 2

  3. Cook the orzo

    • Stir the orzo into the pan to coat it in the aromatics.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and the liquid is absorbed.
    Schritt 3

  4. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
    • Return the chicken to the pan along with the spinach.
    • Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
    Schritt 4

  5. Finish and serve

    • Stir in the parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the spice.
    • Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve straight from the pan.
    Schritt 5
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