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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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40 min
40 minCreamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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wat je nodig hebt
Ingrediënten
chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Vlees700 g
Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
olive oilVoorraadkast30 ml
bell pepper (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
garlic (minced)Groente en fruit3 stukken
orzoGranen300 g
chicken stockVoorraadkast700 ml
heavy creamZuivel200 ml
spinach (fresh)Groente en fruit100 g
lemon (juiced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
parmesan (grated)Zuivel40 g
saltKruiden en specerijen3 g
per portie
Voedingswaarden
713kcal
- Koolhydraten
- 61 g
- Eiwitten
- 44 g
- Vetten
- 33 g
wat je gebruikt
Keukengerei
Hapjespan
Spatel
stap voor stap
Bereiding
- Stap 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.
- Stap 2
Sauté the vegetables
- Add the bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stap 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.
- Stap 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.
- Stap 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.
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