Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a cozy one-pot dinner that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a rich, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cooked & diced
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 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
- ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour
Instructions
1. Cook the orzo per the package instructions.
2. Season the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet and cook over medium high heat until it reaches 165°F internal temperature. Dice into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter is melted, add in the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Whisk until it forms a paste/roux.
5. While stirring constantly, cook the roux for 2–3 minutes, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Whisk until no clumps remain and the mixture begins to thicken.
6. Add in the diced chicken and simmer until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
7. Pour in the drained orzo and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can use rotisserie chicken, but if you do, be sure to omit the extra seasonings.
You can use frozen veggies to save time, but be sure to cook them down until they are soft.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 228g
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 538mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie orzo, creamy chicken orzo, one pot meal, comfort food, easy dinner