Comforting One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo That’s Ready in 30 Minutes
A delicious and creamy one-pot dish that combines the flavors of Cajun seasoning with tender chicken and orzo pasta, all ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, reduce the heat, and let it simmer until the pasta is cooked.
- Mix in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Cajun, One-Pot, Chicken Alfredo, Orzo, Quick Dinner