Description
This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo recipe is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and creamy sauce combined with perfectly cooked orzo pasta. It offers the classic flavors of a chicken pot pie in a quicker, easier stovetop version, ideal for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
Vegetables
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
Pasta
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
Dairy & Fats
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Other
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain well and set it aside to use later.
- Season & Cook the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken thoroughly until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery and cook them until they become slightly softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and whisk continuously to form a smooth paste. Cook this mixture for 2 to 3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Make It Creamy: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream into the roux until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Combine Everything: Add the diced chicken, chicken bouillon powder, and cooked orzo into the creamy sauce. Simmer everything together until the mixture reaches your desired consistency, allowing flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken pot pie orzo into bowls and serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- You can substitute heavy whipping cream with half-and-half for a lighter option, but the sauce will be less rich.
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh thyme or parsley when sautéing the vegetables.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook the mixture a little longer to reduce it further.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger families or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie, Orzo Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner
