Cajun Chicken Alfredo: Easy One-Pot Orzo in Just 30 Minutes
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal with this Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo, made effortlessly in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, orzo, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun Chicken, Alfredo, Orzo, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food