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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo

40 minPara 4Nutri-Score C€€
de @munchinwithmaddie_2 importaciones0 veces cocinadas
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Ingredientes

4 personas
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Carne700 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Especias2 piezas
  • olive oilDespensa30 ml
  • bell pepper (diced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras3 piezas
  • orzoCereales300 g
  • chicken stockDespensa700 ml
  • heavy creamLácteos200 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Frutas y verduras100 g
  • lemon (juiced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
  • parmesan (grated)Lácteos40 g
  • saltEspecias3 g

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Nutrición

713kcal

Carbohidratos
61 g
Proteínas
44 g
Grasas
33 g
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Utensilios

  • Sartén honda
  • Espátula

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Preparación

  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.
    Paso 1

  2. Sauté the vegetables

    • Add the bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened.
    • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 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.
    Paso 5
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