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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe

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This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo recipe is a comforting and hearty dish combining tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and creamy sauce with delicate orzo pasta. It’s a quicker, stovetop alternative to traditional pot pie with all the flavors you love in a rich, silky one-pot meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked & diced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta

  • 8 oz orzo pasta

Vegetables

  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced

Sauce

  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Cook Orzo: Prepare the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. Season and Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove, dice into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  4. Make Roux: Lower the heat to medium-low and sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables. Whisk continuously to incorporate the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth combined with chicken bouillon powder and heavy whipping cream to the vegetable-flour mixture. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thickened to a creamy consistency.
  6. Combine and Simmer: Stir the diced chicken into the creamy sauce and simmer until the mixture thickens to your preferred consistency.
  7. Finish With Orzo: Stir the drained orzo into the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture until well incorporated and heated through.
  8. Serve: Plate the creamy chicken pot pie orzo hot, garnished if desired, and enjoy your comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked orzo for the best texture; avoid overcooking the pasta to prevent it from becoming mushy in the sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper towards the end of cooking as the chicken broth and bouillon add saltiness.
  • Sauté the vegetables until tender but not browned to maintain freshness and sweetness.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if it thickens too much.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce will be less rich.

Keywords: Creamy chicken pot pie, orzo pasta recipe, one pot meal, comfort food, creamy chicken and vegetables

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