Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
Cajun. Creamy. High Protein.
1 serving of creamy cajun chicken orzo (Cajun. Creamy. High Protein.) contains 967 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 33% carbs, 30% fat, and 37% protein. This is a good source of protein (124% of your Daily Value) and fiber (18% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/ 400°F. Place chicken breasts in an oven proof dish, add olive oil and coat with cajun seasoning. Bake for 20-25 mins. Baste chicken breasts once or twice throughout cook time.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large deep pan, add onion and red pepper and cook for 5 mins, until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 min, then add cajun seasoning and paprika and stir into vegetables.
- Add orzo to pan and mix into vegetables and seasoning, then add milk and chicken stock. Mix everything together, bring pan to a low simmer and leave orzo to cook until al dente, approx 8-10 mins. The liquid should reduce to create a lovely thick and creamy sauce.
- Once cooked, season taste, add chilli flakes and parmesan, then stir once more. Finally, stir in basil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Slice your baked chicken breast and serve on top of creamy cajun orzo.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of creamy cajun chicken orzo
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 967 | |
| Fats | 25g | 32% |
| Saturated fats | 6g | 29% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 2558mg | 111% |
| Carbs | 63g | 23% |
| Net carbs | 58g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Protein | 70g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 5g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 6g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |
