Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic and bell peppers until tender.
- Add orzo pasta and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over the orzo with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun spice level to taste.
- You can add additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free orzo)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg