Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe Delivers Comfort in a Quick One-Pot Dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots
- peas
- corn)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the orzo pasta and toast it for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, then stir in the cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until the orzo is tender and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy your one-pot comfort meal!
Notes
Feel free to use leftover chicken or any veggies you have on hand. This dish can be customized with your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pot Pie, Orzo, Recipe, One-Pot Dinner, Comfort Food