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reamy Cajun Chicken Orzo served in a bowl, topped with fresh parsley, tender chicken pieces, and rich, cheesy sauce.
Sonia Khan

Irresistible Cajun Chicken Orzo – Ready In Just 30 Minutes

One-Pot Cajun Chicken Orzo is creamy, spicy, and loaded with comfort in every bite. Tender chicken, rich Cajun flavors, and that buttery orzo come together in the quickest  30-minute dinner ever.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, cajun, southern US
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add orzo and chicken broth. Stir and simmer until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, mix well, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add more broth if the orzo becomes too thick.
  • Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
  • Freshly grated parmesan melts better than packaged cheese.