Description
A cozy twist on the classic chicken pot pie, this creamy orzo dish combines tender pasta with chicken and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 lb cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 cup diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in 1 lb of cooked, diced chicken, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add 2 cups of orzo pasta to the boiling broth. Cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Once the orzo is cooked, stir in 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of heavy cream. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- If you desire an extra cheesy finish, stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and bubbly.
- Dish up the Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo while piping hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let butter and cream come to room temperature before starting. This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg