Description
This Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting, creamy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a hearty dinner, it mimics the classic chicken pot pie flavors with the convenience of cooking everything in a single pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the fats: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter together until melted and combined.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until it turns lightly golden, ensuring it’s mostly cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables: Stir in the diced onion and carrots, cooking them until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add garlic: Mix in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
- Add liquids and pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked orzo pasta, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the orzo: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Incorporate peas and seasonings: Stir in the frozen peas, heavy cream, dried thyme, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt, mixing well.
- Thicken the mixture: Continue to simmer the pot pie orzo until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, usually a few more minutes.
- Rest and serve: Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with whole milk for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Feel free to use chicken thighs or breasts based on your preference; thighs offer more flavor and moisture.
- Adding frozen peas near the end preserves their color and texture.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken pot pie, orzo pasta, comforting dinner, one-pot meal, creamy chicken recipe
