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Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

A creamy one-pot dish that combines the flavors of chicken pot pie with tender orzo pasta for an easy comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Orzo Dish
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté vegetables in butter and oil.
  2. Add garlic and orzo, cook briefly.
  3. Add broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  4. Stir in chicken, peas, and seasonings.
  5. Add cream and cook until creamy.

Notes

Adjust liquid as needed since orzo absorbs quickly.