One Pan Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo

Name: One Pan Cajun Chicken Alfredo Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp White Pepper; 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Cayenne; 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 lb Thin Chicken Breast; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (additional as needed to cook chicken); 2 tbsp Butter; 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1.5 cups Milk (I used 2% milk); 1 cup Chicken Broth (can use water); 1-2 cups Water (use as needed); 1 cup Orzo (uncooked); 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated); 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (roughly chopped to serve)

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:35min

You will love this creamy and extremely flavorful chicken alfredo! Everything cooks in one pan and has a huge kick of flavor from the homemade Cajun seasoning blend.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:32:21 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories692.9 kcal (35%)

Total Fat41.6 g (59%)

Carbs38.6 g (15%)

Sugars9.9 g (11%)

Protein41.7 g (83%)

Sodium1480.5 mg (74%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Cajun Seasoning Blend

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine all Cajun Seasoning Blend ingredients.

Cajun Chicken

Step 2

Marinate the chicken. In a bowl, combine the chicken, about 1 tbsp of olive oil or enough to coat the chicken, and about 1 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning blend or enough to coat the chicken. Let the chicken sit for about 30 minutes.

Cajun Alfredo Orzo

Step 3

Heat a large high-rimmed sauté pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil then add the marinated chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes a side, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Step 4

In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Pour in the milk and chicken broth. Scrape up any stuck bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the uncooked orzo and cajun seasoning to taste. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Stir often and add water as needed, about 1/2 cup at a time. You want the orzo to be quite saucy and look creamy. It will take about 20 minutes for the orzo to cook.

Step 6

Cut the set aside chicken into bite size pieces then add it back to the orzo. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Lower the heat. Add the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine well.

Step 8

Serve immediately with fresh parsley as desired.

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