Creamy Cajun Orzo
Creamy orzo seasoned up cajun style and full of garlic, onions and sweet bell peppers.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium sweet bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 8 ounces of dried orzo
- 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock
- 1 cup of half n half
- 1 teapsoon of cajun seasoning
- a pinch of salt and black pepper
- 2/3 cup of parmesan, grated
- fresh parsley, finely chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter into a saucepan placed over medium heat
- Add the diced onions and sweet bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add the finely minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds, stirring constantly
- Transfer the softened garlic, onions and sweet bell peppers into a plate and set aside for now
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the same saucepan over medium heat and add 8 ounces of orzo into the saucepan
- Cook the orzo in the butter for 2 minutes, stirring consistently
- Add 1 1/2 cups go chicken stock, 1 cup of half n half, 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning (add more later, if necessary) and a pinch of salt and black pepper in with the orzo and bring to a gentle boil
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the orzo in tender
- Transfer the softened garlic, onions and sweet bell peppers back in with the orzo and remove the saucepan from the heat
- Add 2/3 cup of grated parmesan into the orzo and mix until fully incorporated
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately