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Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

A comforting one-pot meal that combines classic chicken pot pie flavors into a creamy orzo dish, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups carrots diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 2 cups diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken and 1 cup frozen peas until combined.
  6. Add 1 cup orzo pasta, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender.
  8. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and heat through for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  9. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Pro Tip: For extra flavor, sauté the shredded chicken with the onions and garlic for a few minutes before adding the broth.