Orzo Jambalaya: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Discover a delightful twist on traditional jambalaya with this Orzo Jambalaya featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced chicken ham.
- Add orzo pasta and stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey bacon with mushroom bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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