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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo

40 minPour 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingrédients

4 personnes
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Viandes700 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Épices2 morceaux
  • olive oilÉpicerie30 ml
  • bell pepper (diced)Fruits et légumes1 morceau
  • garlic (minced)Fruits et légumes3 morceaux
  • orzoCéréales300 g
  • chicken stockÉpicerie700 ml
  • heavy creamProduits laitiers200 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Fruits et légumes100 g
  • lemon (juiced)Fruits et légumes1 morceau
  • parmesan (grated)Produits laitiers40 g
  • saltÉpices3 g

par portion

Nutrition

713kcal

Glucides
61 g
Protéines
44 g
Lipides
33 g
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Ustensiles

  • Sauteuse
  • Spatule

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Préparation

  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.
    Étape 1
  2. Sauté the vegetables

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