Description
Indulge in a comforting meal with this Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo recipe. Discover a delicious twist on a classic dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (about ⅔ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
- Step 2: Add minced garlic to the vegetable mixture and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add chicken pieces to the cleared space. Season chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink on the outside but not fully cooked through.
- Step 3: Sprinkle dried thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly with the aromatic herbs. Allow the herbs to toast for about 30 seconds—this quick step releases their essential oils and intensifies their flavor.
- Step 4: Add the uncooked orzo to the pot and stir to coat with the flavorful mixture. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until orzo is nearly tender.
- Step 5: While the orzo cooks, whisk together heavy cream and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Once the orzo is almost tender, pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly to incorporate. Add frozen peas and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and peas are heated through.
- Step 6: Remove pot from heat and stir in ¾ cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving your Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg