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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo

This Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo is a creamy, one-pot dinner packed with bold Cajun flavor, tender chicken, and rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce. Quick to make and full of comforting flavor, it’s the perfect easy weeknight pasta meal with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season diced chicken with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in dry orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet. Add Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  8. Stir until creamy and well combined. Remove from heat.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Stir orzo often to prevent sticking.
Add a splash of broth or milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
You can add shrimp or smoked sausage for variation.