Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich orzo pasta in a luscious creamy sauce. This dish offers the nostalgic warmth of a traditional pot pie, all while being incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms hearts and bellies alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add orzo pasta and cook until most liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer gently until thickened (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg