Description
A comforting one-pot dish featuring orzo pasta, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy Cajun sauce, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the orzo is al dente and the sauce is creamy, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Embrace creativity in the kitchen by customizing with additional vegetables or different proteins. Don’t rush the simmering process to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Alfredo, One Pot Meal, Comfort Food, Pasta