Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and classic pot pie vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 8 oz Orzo pasta
- 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly golden and warmed through.
- Add the celery and mixed vegetables, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 2 minutes so it gets lightly toasted and coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the orzo is cooked (about 8-10 minutes depending on brand), reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use day-old or leftover cooked chicken to save time. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.