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Honey Butter Cajun Chicken & Orzo 🔥🍯 Save for later ⬇️ 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp lemon pepper 2 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp black pepper Honey Butter: 3 tbsp butter 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp crushed red pepper Orzo: 1 small onion, diced 1 celery stalk, diced ½ red bell pepper, diced ½ green bell pepper, diced 1 tbsp tomato paste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups orzo 2 tsp adobo seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika 3½ cups chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk 2 tsp onion powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp chopped parsley 4 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves Directions: 1️⃣ Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, and black pepper. 2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides. 3️⃣ Lower heat and add butter, honey, and crushed red pepper. Baste the chicken until glossy and coated. Reserve about half of the honey butter sauce for later, then remove the chicken and set aside. 4️⃣ In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, and bell peppers until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. 5️⃣ Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in orzo along with the adobo seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes. 6️⃣ Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add onion powder, cayenne pepper, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves, then stir well. 7️⃣ Cover and simmer for 10–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo begins to absorb the liquid by half its amount. 8️⃣ Add the chicken back to the skillet and continue cooking for 8–10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and creamy. 9️⃣ Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Drizzle the reserved honey butter sauce over the chicken before serving. #cajunchicken #orzo #onepanmeal #dinnerinspo #EasyRecipe

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Creamy Cajun Chicken Butternut Squash Pasta 🍂🍝 Download @ReciMe | Save recipes to save this recipe and use code KIANA for a 2-week free trial of ReciMe Plus! Ingredients: For the Chicken: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp lemon pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano ½ tsp black pepper Butternut Squash Purée: ½ medium butternut squash 1 whole head garlic Olive oil Salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, to taste ½ cup chicken broth Pasta & Sauce: ½ lb mezzi rigatoni 5 tbsp butter 4 fresh sage leaves 2 small shallots, diced 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp garlic and herb seasoning 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2 cups heavy cream ½ cup reserved pasta water ½ tsp chicken bouillon 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 handful fresh spinach Directions: 1️⃣ Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water; stir in ½ tsp chicken bouillon. 2️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve squash and remove seeds (use half). Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cut the top off the garlic head and season the same way. Place garlic in squash cavity, flip cut-side down on baking sheet, and roast 50 minutes. 3️⃣ Blend roasted butternut squash and garlic with ½ cup chicken broth until smooth. Set aside. 4️⃣ Season chicken with olive oil and listed seasonings. Sear over medium-high heat 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Cube chicken. 5️⃣ In a skillet over medium-low heat, add butter and sage. Stir until butter is golden brown. Remove sage and sauté shallots until soft. 6️⃣ Add tomato paste, garlic and herb seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes, adding chopped basil during the last 30 seconds. 7️⃣ Add blended butternut squash, then add cream and pasta water. Simmer until thickened, then season with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan. 8️⃣ Stir in spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, then toss in pasta and chicken until coated. Finish with Parmesan. Enjoy! #recimepartner #fallrecipes #pastarecipes #comfortfood

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