Creamy Cajun-Spiced Chicken Orzo Alfredo in One Pot

Name: Creamy Cajun-Spiced Chicken Orzo Alfredo in One Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1Ib boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 1 tsp Pepper, to taste; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 1/2 cups dry orzo pasta; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for added depth); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 1/2 cup chopped resh parsley (for garnish)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:28:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories583 kcal (29%)

Total Fat29.8 g (43%)

Carbs36 g (14%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein42.9 g (86%)

Sodium1762.5 mg (88%)

Fiber6.9 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 tablespoonbutter

1 Ibboneless skinless chicken breasts

diced

2 teaspoonscajun seasoning

1 tspsalt

1 tspPepper

1 ½ cupsorzo pasta

dry

2 ¼ cupschicken broth

½ cupheavy cream

1 cupgrated parmesan cheese

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

optional, for added depth

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

optional, for heat

½ cupparsley

chopped resh, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add to the pan and sear until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add dry orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10~12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.

Step 5

Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Return cooked chicken to the Pot and mix well until creamy and thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.