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One Pot Cajun Chicken and Orzo

One Pot Cajun Chicken and Orzo

This One Pot Cajun Chicken and Orzo recipe features tender chicken, andouille sausage, and creamy orzo, all seasoned with flavorful Cajun spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 portions
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2.25 teaspoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced andouille sausage
  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with 1 ¼ teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the Dutch oven in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside.
  • Add sausage, onion, bell pepper and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken stock and diced tomatoes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in orzo; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Return chicken to the Dutch oven.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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