Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a heartwarming one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta. This delightful dish captures the essence of classic pot pie while simplifying the cooking process—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Each bite is packed with flavor and comfort, making it an instant favorite for both young and old alike. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make culinary masterpiece that warms the soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and carrots, and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add orzo pasta, frozen peas, and dried thyme. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Serve warm with extra thyme as a garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg