Description
A creamy, slightly spicy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, orzo, and rich Parmesan, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Toss the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken to the pot and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour the dry orzo into the pot and stir to coat it in the oil.
- Add the chicken broth and bring the pot to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until combined and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken, Alfredo, one-pot meal, orzo, quick dinner