Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken slices with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic until tender.
- Mix cooked orzo with sautéed vegetables and top with grilled chicken slices and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken with Cajun seasoning and a bit of olive oil for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Adjust spice level by varying Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free orzo)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
