Description
A creamy and spicy pasta dish that combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with Cajun seasoning and chewy orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the diced chicken and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider tossing in some spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg