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Cajun Chicken Orzo

803kcal | 58g Protein | 59g Carbohydrates | 37g Fat
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Carb Noodles
Protein Chicken
Servings 4
Calorie 600-800 Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 cluster garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 8 oz Orzo pasta
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded spinach
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, Cajun seasoning and salt. Stir until well-combined.
    2 pounds chicken breast, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and pan fry the chicken until it starts to color. You will need to do this in two batches or two separate pans to not crowd the skillet.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter
  • Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook over low heat for six minutes, frequently stirring.
    1 onion, 1 cluster garlic, 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • Stir in the orzo, cooking for a minute or so before adding the chicken broth.
    8 oz Orzo pasta, 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Bring to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Orzo quickly absorbs liquid so keep an eye on the pan and add a little extra broth if the pan gets too dry.
  • Uncover the pan and test the orzo – it should be tender but with a little crunch to it. Stir in the spinach until it wilts.
    2 cups shredded spinach
  • Stir in the cream & grated Parmesan. You should have a delightfully creamy & cheesy Cajun sauce. Give it a try & add salt & pepper to taste. Separate into four equal servings. Enjoy!
    1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 61gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 1463mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3084IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 4mg
Keyword High-protein Cajun chicken orzo for meal prep, High-protein Cajun pasta, Meal prep with chicken and orzo
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