Description
A creamy and flavorful one pot dish featuring Cajun chicken and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- You can substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: one pot cajun chicken alfredo orzo