Cajun Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thighs (skinless and boneless)
• 3 tablespoons cajun seasonings (divided)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh thyme

Steps

1. 1

   Pat dry the chicken thighs with a kitchen towel and season them with Cajun seasoning and salt. Massage the seasonings into the chicken thighs.

2. 2

   Heat a grill pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the seasoned chicken thighs. Grill them for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for a minute. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes.

4. 4

   Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for about a minute. Add the chicken broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until the liquid is almost absorbed.

5. 5

   Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Then, add the heavy cream and continue cooking until the pasta is cooked to your desired consistency.

6. 6

   Stir in fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese. Give it a quick mix and top it with the grilled chicken thighs. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve.