This One Pot Cajun Chicken Orzo is part of the February Orzo Series I’m doing on TikTok. The homemade cajun seasoning is super flavorful and is incorporated into the chicken and into the orzo. The little bit of cream cheese mixed in at the end really amps up the dish and adds a perfect creaminess that balances out the seasoning mixture so well. I love one pot recipes and this one is no exception!
If you try this One Pot Cajun Chicken Orzo, feel free to rate and leave a comment!
One Pot Cajun Chicken Orzo
This super flavorful cajun chicken orzo all cooks in one skillet. Between the chicken, orzo, and vegetables, this is a complete dinner all in one pan!
Equipment
- Sauté Pan This Made In sauté pan is my favorite for all of my orzo recipes
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning Mix
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 3/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Other Chicken Orzo Ingredients
- 1 tsp Avocado Oil
- 1 lb Chicken Breast cubed
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 Sweet Onion diced
- 1/2 Green Pepper diced
- 1/2 Orange Pepper diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 14.5 oz Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1 can
- 1 cup Orzo dry
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- Fresh Parsley to serve
Instructions
- Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and salt & pepper in a small bowl. Cube chicken breast and toss with half of the seasoning mixture.
- Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add seasoned chicken breast and cook stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook stirring often for about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and orzo. Toast for 2 minutes.
- Add can of tomatoes, the other half of the seasoning mixture, and chicken broth. Let it come to a boil then turn heat down to medium low and simmer until orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently. Add more chicken broth if needed.
- Turn heat to low. Stir in cream cheese. Add back the cooked chicken and stir to combine. Serve with fresh parsley.
Video
@carolbeecooks February Orzo Series: One Pot Cajun Chicken Orzo đź«‘ #orzotok #orzotiktok #onepot #onepotrecipe #cajun #cajunchicken #orzo
♬ Money Trees – Kendrick Lamar
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
One Pan Marinara & Burrata Chicken Orzo
A savory one pan chicken and orzo dish with lots of melty burrata on top.
Check out this recipe
One Pan Chicken Thigh Orzo with Leeks
This one pan chicken thigh orzo dish is fresh, easy, and delicious!
Check out this recipe
February 23, 2022 at 7:28 pmMade this last night and reheated for lunch today. It was amazing!
February 23, 2022 at 8:00 pmSo happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for trying it out and leaving a comment!
October 2, 2022 at 3:26 amI love this recipe! I have even made it with normal rice before and it’s also great that way, if you don’t have any orzo on hand. Just made it again tonight and it’s so yummy. Love the creative orzo recipes on this site 🙂
January 29, 2023 at 11:34 amHi,
I’m based in the UK – is the chicken broth a soup or chicken stock cubes?
Thanks
January 29, 2023 at 11:02 pmHello! I’m referring to chicken broth or chicken stock which usually comes in cans like soup or in a carton. You can also replace with water and chicken stock cubes or paste.