Creamy orzo with air-fried chicken

✔️Lactose-free

Craving something creamy, warm and super easy? This orzo with tender air-fried chicken is one of those dishes that never disappoints. The sauce is rich and full of flavor, and the air fryer gives the chicken that perfect texture. It's pure comfort food. Simple, cozy ad completely diary-free!

Ingredients

Baked chicken

• 200 g chicken breast

• 2 tsp chicken seasoning

• Pinch of salt

• 0,5 tsp black pepper

• 0,5 tsp garlic powder

• A drizzle of olive oil

• Coriander - amount to taste

Creamy orzo

• 1 shallot

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 red pointed pepper

• 250 ml vegan cooking cream

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Sweet chili flakes - amount to taste

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 0,5 tsp ginger powder

• 500 g orzo

• 500 ml boiling water

• Vegan grated cheese - amount to taste

• Coriander - amount to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the chicken breast through the middle and marinate with the spices and olive oil.

2. Pan-fry the chicken for 10 minutes, then transfer to the air-fryer. Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway so both sides cook evenly.

3. In the same pan, add the chopped shallot and garlic. Bake for 5 minutes. Add the red pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Pour in the cooking cream and add all the spices. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. Give everything a gentle stir, then add the orzo. Pour in the boiling water until the orzo is fully covered. Cover the pan and cook until the orzo is done.

6. Finish with coriander and grated cheese.

7. When serving, sprinkle extra sweet chili flakes over the chicken.