Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo combines the beloved flavors of chicken pot pie with pasta, creating a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound diced chicken breast (can substitute with rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup orzo (can be swapped with rice)
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas (or fresh peas)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium options available)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (can use coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup flour (can use cornstarch as gluten-free alternative)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until it starts to foam.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Toss in the diced carrots and frozen peas, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook slightly.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust according to preference.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal