Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo: The Indulgent Comfort Food You Need
A deliciously creamy chicken pot pie orzo that combines the comforts of classic chicken pot pie with the heartiness of orzo pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add cooked orzo, shredded chicken, and peas. Season with thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For added flavor, use rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo