One Pot Cajun Rooster Orzo {Gluten Free}

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

I really 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 Rooster Orzo.

Normally I make a Cajun hen pasta for a fast weeknight meal, however utilizing orzo pasta means every thing will 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 hen orzo recipe didn’t disappoint.

It’s type of much like a risotto, however creamier and with extra of a pasta-like texture. And don’t fear if you happen to’re not gluten free – you should use regular orzo pasta on this dish as a substitute.

This one pan creamy Cajun orzo recipe will 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 aspect.

And if you happen to 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 Rooster Tray Bake.

Substances

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

• Rooster Thighs: I take advantage of thigh fillets, however hen breasts would additionally work.
• Peppers: I used a yellow and pink bell pepper, however a inexperienced bell pepper additionally works.
• Onion: A brown onion or pink onion will work.
• Garlic: Use frozen chopped garlic, garlic paste or contemporary minced garlic.
• Cajun seasoning: This blackened Cajun seasoning is SO good. Simply test 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’ll find another gluten free manufacturers on-line in my gluten free orzo information.
• Rooster Inventory: Use a gluten free inventory dice or do-it-yourself hen broth.
• Cream Cheese: Full fats cream cheese or zero fats each work. Or use a dairy free one.

How one can Make Cajun Rooster Orzo

Chop the hen 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 hen thighs to the pan and switch the warmth as much as excessive. Proceed to cook dinner for an additional 4-5 minutes till the hen has began to brown.

Flip again all the way 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 scorching hen inventory and blend nicely.

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

Stir a few times throughout this time to keep away from it sticking. If it turns into to dry, you may add somewhat additional inventory/scorching water.

As soon as the orzo is tender, take away the lid and stir within the cream cheese earlier than serving. You may sprinkle it with contemporary parsley or coriander to serve, if you happen to like.

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