Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, a delectable twist on a classic favorite. Tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo enveloped in a creamy sauce make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Orzo:
- 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cooked & diced)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Vegetable Base:
- 2 Celery Stalks (finely diced)
- 2 Carrots (finely diced)
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (finely diced)
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
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 olive oil. Add flour to make a roux.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream to the roux, whisking until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add diced chicken to the sauce, simmer until thick, then stir in cooked orzo. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add peas or other favorite pot pie vegetables.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish reheats well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, Chicken Orzo Recipe, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta Dish
