Description
One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, spices, and pasta in one pot for an easy meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken – 1 pound
- Cajun Seasoning – 2 tablespoons
- Smoked Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes – Optional
- Olive Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Onion – 1 medium, diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
- Orzo Pasta – 1 cup
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth – 4 cups
- Heavy Cream – 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Fresh Parsley – for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook chicken until browned on all sides.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; heat until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp or Andouille sausage if desired.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo, Cajun pasta, creamy pasta, one-pot meal