Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy goodness, all enveloped in delightful orzo pasta. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends, this quick and easy recipe delivers rich flavors and inviting aromas that will warm your heart on chilly evenings. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can savor the essence of classic pot pie without the fuss of a crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Mix in heavy cream and dried thyme; simmer for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked chicken and any additional vegetables you like. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg