Description
Creamy, bold, and comforting, this One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo combines tender Cajun-spiced chicken with rich Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked orzo—all in one pot. It’s a quick, flavor-packed dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: spinach or bell peppers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Return chicken to the pot and mix well. Add optional vegetables if desired.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce thickens too much.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoother and enhances flavor.
- Great for meal prep—just reheat with a little extra cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg