Description
A creamy and flavorful one-pot dish combining Cajun spices with rich Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add orzo and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and cooked chicken. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken Alfredo, One-Pot Orzo, Easy Pasta Recipe