Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe brings comfort and warmth in a delicious, quick one-pot dinner that is perfect for 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 and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and mixed vegetables.
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the orzo is al dente and the mixture is creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables based on your preference. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken for even more convenience.
- 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, Quick Recipe