Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a cozy, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a rich, creamy sauce inspired by classic chicken pot pie—without the crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add orzo and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shredded chicken and peas. Continue cooking until orzo is tender and sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream at the end. You can also add mushrooms or corn for more flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie orzo, creamy chicken orzo, one pot meal, comfort food