Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta for a meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken and chop onion, garlic, and carrots.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes) and set aside.
- Add aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add diced carrots.
- Cook the orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo pasta and dried thyme; cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Create creaminess: Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and frozen peas. Stir until melted and combined.
- Taste test: Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg