Description
This Classic Chicken Pot Pie Orzo combines tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce over orzo pasta for a comforting, easy twist on traditional chicken pot pie.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in flour to create a roux and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Add shredded chicken, peas and carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Optional: Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience. Substitute half-and-half for milk for a richer sauce. Add mushrooms or celery for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: chicken pot pie orzo, creamy chicken pasta, one pot chicken dinner, comfort food
