Orzolaya
- 3 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces andouille sausages, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons tasso, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons smoked pork shoulder, finely shredded
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, seeded, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup scallion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons yellow onions, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste
- 6 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces dried orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Melt butter and oil in large non-stick saute pan over high heat.
- Add andouille; saute 2 minutes. Add seasoned chicken; cook additional 4 minutes, stirring frequently so chicken does not stick to pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-high; stir in ham, pork, bell pepper, celery, (green, yellow and red) scallions, onions, jalapeno and bay leaf; saute for 3 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes, garlic puree, and remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; continue cooking for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft. Stir in shrimp; cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir cooked orzo into mixture; pour in chicken stock. Add Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce, ground black and white peppers, and red pepper flakes. Bring to simmer; cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Serve on plates; top with cheese to taste.
chicken breasts, cajun seasoning, unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, andouille sausages, tasso, pork shoulder, green bell pepper, celery, scallion, yellow onions, red onions, jalapenos, bay leaf, tomatoes, garlic, shrimp, orzo pasta, chicken stock, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper, fresh ground black pepper, white pepper, red pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/orzolaya-312473 (may not work)