Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo: Easy One-Pot Meal in 30 Minutes
Comforting One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, seasoning it with Cajun spice, and cook until browned.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and pour in the chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning as desired.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cajun, chicken, one-pot, 30 minutes