Description
Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo is a comforting and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant Cajun spices, and rich Alfredo sauce with orzo pasta.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, plus more for taste
1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
1 Green Bell Pepper, finely diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
4 cups Chicken Broth
1.5 cups Orzo Pasta
1.5 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the cubed chicken breast dry with paper towels. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Sear for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, and sauté diced onion and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute
- Deglaze and Add Orzo: Pour in the broth, scraping the skillet to deglaze, and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo and remaining Cajun seasoning
- Cook the Orzo: Cover the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Uncover and stir in heavy cream and cooked chicken. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
- Finish with Cheese: Off heat, stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free orzo.
Adjust Cajun seasoning based on desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650-700 kcal
- Sugar: 2-3 g
- Sodium: 900-1000 mg
- Fat: 35-40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20-22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 40-45 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 45-50 g
- Cholesterol: undefined