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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo: Quick Comfort Food Delight

This Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy orzo for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast diced; can substitute with shrimp or sausage
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for extra creaminess, consider adding cream cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated preferred
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound of diced chicken breast seasoned with Cajun seasoning, sautéing until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to medium and stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Now, add 1 cup of orzo pasta, 1 cup of heavy cream, and ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese directly into the pot. Stir well to combine.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  5. After simmering, taste the dish and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and let the dish rest for a couple of minutes. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an ultra-creamy sauce, toss in cream cheese or mascarpone just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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