1 Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal featuring orzo pasta, chicken, and a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Add the orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until creamy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating your chicken in Cajun seasoning beforehand. Feel free to add sautéed bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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