Ingredients
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To make this delicious One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook onion until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil and simmering until al dente.
- Add chicken back, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg