One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo Easy Weeknight Dinner
One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. This family-friendly one pot pasta comes together quickly with bold Cajun spices and rich Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- 1 cup diced onions fresh is best
- 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 to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering then add the diced chicken seasoned with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it is browned and fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes, then remove it from the pot and set aside leaving the browned bits behind.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes; then add the diced bell pepper if desired.
- Stir in orzo pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the orzo softens.
- Mix the cooked chicken and grated Parmesan into the orzo until smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve the creamy orzo in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if using.
Notes
- Enjoy this dish with a fresh salad or garlic bread for a delightful meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g + 6g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg