Description
Discover the delightful Comforting One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo, a quick and cozy meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken, zesty Cajun seasoning, and creamy Alfredo sauce, all mixed with orzo pasta for a satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Stir in optional bell peppers.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg