Description
This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo combines all the cozy flavors of classic chicken pot pie with tender orzo pasta in a creamy, comforting one-pot meal. Loaded with chicken, vegetables, and a rich savory sauce, it’s an easy family dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the creamy base: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add heavy cream, orzo, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, peas, and corn. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy warm.
Notes
Stir frequently while cooking the orzo because it can stick to the bottom of the pot. Add extra broth when reheating, as the pasta will continue absorbing the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie orzo, creamy chicken orzo, one pot chicken dinner, comfort food recipe, creamy orzo
