Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo Made in One Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion (about 100 g), finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups (300 g) dry orzo pasta; 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth; 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream; ¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Description

A creamy, bold, and comforting one-pot meal featuring Cajun-spiced chicken and tender orzo in a rich Alfredo-style sauce.

Ingredients

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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion (about 100 g), finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups (300 g) dry orzo pasta
3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
¾ cup (75 g) grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Season chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.
Melt butter in the same pot, add onion, and cook until softened. Stir in garlic briefly.
Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
Simmer, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender and sauce thick.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
Return chicken, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Stir often to prevent sticking.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
Add extra broth or cream when reheating to maintain creaminess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes