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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo — homemade chicken pot pie orzo recipe

Creamy One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

A comforting, one-pot meal that combines the classic flavors of chicken pot pie with tender orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken pieces cut into bite-sized portions
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces for 5-7 minutes; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened, then add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in orzo to toast for 1 minute, then sprinkle with flour and combine.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas and heavy cream, cooking uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the orzo is tender and the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked through before returning it to the pot. Let the dish stand for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to reach its perfect consistency.