Quick and Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a cozy one-pot dinner that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 people
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cooked & diced
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Orzo:
- 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
- 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
- 2 Carrots, finely diced
- ½ Yellow Onion, finely diced
For the Sauce:
- 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
- Cook the Orzo: Cook the orzo per the package instructions.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken breasts, then dice them.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in a skillet with butter and olive oil.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle flour over veggies, whisk to form a paste, then cook for a few minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and cream, whisk until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken to the sauce, simmer, then stir in cooked orzo.
- Serve: Enjoy your Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo!
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken, but adjust seasonings accordingly.
- You can use frozen veggies, but ensure they are cooked until soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 228g
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 538mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
