One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo: Easy Comfort in 30 Minutes
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal with this One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo, perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning; cook until chicken is browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more Cajun seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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