Description
A comforting one-pot dish that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with tender chicken and orzo pasta, all infused with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add bell peppers if using.
- Stir in orzo pasta, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir back in the cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg