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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @munchinwithmaddie_2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tbsp)Spices2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • orzoGrains300 g
  • chicken stockPantry700 ml
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Produce100 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • saltSpices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

713kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
33 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 1

  2. Sauté the vegetables

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