Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken Pot Pie Orzo recipe that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a rich, comforting sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
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
For the Vegetables:
- 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
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo according to package instructions. Season and cook the chicken, then dice it.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter and oil. Add flour to make a roux.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk in chicken broth and cream to the roux until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken to the sauce, simmer, then stir in cooked orzo. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, Creamy Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food Recipe
