Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines the flavors of a classic pot pie with orzo pasta in a creamy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cooked & diced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Orzo:
- 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
- 2 Celery Stalks (finely diced)
- 2 Carrots (finely diced)
- ½ Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo per package instructions. Season and cook the chicken, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter and olive oil. Add flour to make a roux.
- Prepare Creamy Sauce: Whisk in chicken broth and cream until thickened. Add diced chicken and simmer.
- Combine: Stir in cooked orzo, mix well. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables in this dish based on your preferences.
- Feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pot Pie, Orzo, Creamy, One-Pot Meal