One Pot Cajun Hen Orzo {Gluten Free}

This One Pot Cajun Hen Orzo is a fast and straightforward dinner concept the entire household will love. Hen, peppers and onion are fried in Cajun spices earlier than including gluten free orzo pasta, rooster inventory and cream cheese. The result’s a scrumptious, creamy rooster orzo recipe!

I like a simple, one-pot meal so when Tesco purchased out its model new gluten free orzo, the very first thing I needed to make was this Creamy Cajun Hen Orzo.

Normally I make a Cajun rooster pasta for a fast weeknight meal, however utilizing orzo pasta means the whole lot could be cooked simply in a single pot.

Having by no means been in a position to eat orzo pasta earlier than I didn’t know what to anticipate, however this rooster orzo recipe didn’t disappoint.

It’s kind of just like a risotto, however creamier and with extra of a pasta-like texture. And don’t fear for those who’re not gluten free – you should utilize regular orzo pasta on this dish as a substitute.

This one pan creamy Cajun orzo recipe could be made in underneath half-hour and solely wants a handful of elements. Plus the gluten free orzo reheats nicely so it’s good for meal prep!

Serve it with some Gluten Free Garlic Bread or Tacky Doughballs on the facet.

And for those who love a one pan meal, take a look at a few of my different recipes like my One Pan Chilli Con Carne Pasta or my Lemon Hen Tray Bake.

Elements

There’s a printable recipe card for this gluten free Cajun Hen Orzo under. However for the purchasing record listed below are the principle elements you’ll want.

• Hen Thighs: I take advantage of thigh fillets, however rooster breasts would additionally work.
• Peppers: I used a yellow and crimson bell pepper, however a inexperienced bell pepper additionally works.
• Onion: A brown onion or crimson onion will work.
• Garlic: Use frozen chopped garlic, garlic paste or contemporary minced garlic.
• Cajun seasoning: This blackened Cajun seasoning is SO good. Simply examine for ‘could comprise’ warnings and gluten-containing elements on spice mixes.
• Tomato Puree: Tomato paste provides somewhat color
• Gluten Free Orzo Pasta: I used the brand new Tesco free from orzo pasta, however you will discover another gluten free manufacturers on-line in my gluten free orzo information.
• Hen Inventory: Use a gluten free inventory dice or home made rooster broth.
• Cream Cheese: Full fats cream cheese or zero fats each work. Or use a dairy free one.

Make Cajun Hen Orzo

Chop the rooster thigh fillets into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the onion and peppers.

Add the olive oil to a big, lidded pan and place on a medium warmth. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and fry for 4-5 minutes.

Add the rooster thighs to the pan and switch the warmth as much as excessive. Proceed to cook dinner for one more 4-5 minutes till the rooster has began to brown.

Flip again right down to a medium warmth. Add the Cajun seasoning and tomato puree and blend nicely.

Add the dry orzo pasta to the pan and blend to mix. Pour within the sizzling rooster inventory and blend nicely.

Flip the warmth right down to a low simmer, place the lid on the pan and cook dinner for 18 minutes.

Stir a couple of times throughout this time to keep away from it sticking. If it turns into to dry, you possibly can add somewhat further inventory/sizzling water.

As soon as the orzo is tender, take away the lid and stir within the cream cheese earlier than serving. You’ll be able to sprinkle it with contemporary parsley or coriander to serve, for those who like.

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