Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our One Pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo. This delightful dish brings together tender orzo pasta, succulent chicken, and a medley of vegetables in a creamy sauce that captures all the heartwarming flavors of classic chicken pot pie. Perfect for cozy family dinners or busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder, meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal. Customize it with your favorite veggies or leftover chicken to make it even easier. Get ready to impress your family with this comforting and delicious meal that promises to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 large Sweet Onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Carrots (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup Celery (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 1 cup uncooked Orzo
- 2 cups Chicken or Veg Broth
- 1 cup Rotisserie Chicken (roughly chopped or shredded)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano (grated)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion with a pinch of salt until softened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, carrots, celery, frozen peas, thyme, and another pinch of salt; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 6 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded chicken and milk into the mixture. Stir thoroughly; cover again and cook for an additional 4 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Adjust consistency by leaving the lid off if too watery. Fold in remaining butter and grated cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg