Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta for a meal that feels like a warm hug. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering hearty flavor with minimal effort. With its velvety sauce and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken and chop onion, garlic, and carrots.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes) and set aside.
- Add aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add diced carrots.
- Cook the orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo pasta and dried thyme; cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Create creaminess: Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and frozen peas. Stir until melted and combined.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg