Cajun Chicken Orzo
Ground chicken and orzo join forces in one skillet with the Cajun trinity and seasoning, Tabasco, two types of cheese, and fresh herbs.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil divided
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 1 large White Onion diced
- 4 hearts Celery diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons Tabasco Hot Sauce
- 1 1/3 cup 220g Orzo
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 2 oz Grated Parmesan
- 1-2 handfuls Freshly Chopped Parsley
- 2-3 Scallions thinly sliced
- 4 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the ground chicken and brown one side for 3-4 minutes before flipping and pushing to one side of the pan.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and cajun seasoning. Stir everything together with the chicken and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the orzo, hot sauce, lemon juice, and chicken broth, stirring everything together. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked and little liquid remains, about 12 minutes. (Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of broth if needed.)
- Turn off the heat and stir in the milk, parmesan, and herbs. Top with the cheddar cheese and cover to melt or place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon juice and additional hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
Even with the hot sauce, this is a milder dish. Feel free to add ground cayenne pepper to the cajun seasoning or more hot sauce.
If you don't have orzo on hand, any rice should work fine as a substitute. You can also use pasta. See my bacon cheeseburger pasta or cheesy ricotta ground turkey pasta for examples.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g