One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and creamy Alfredo sauce with Cajun spices, all cooked in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, onion, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 7 minutes or until the orzo is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Can be customized with shrimp or extra vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg