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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

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A comforting, creamy chicken pot pie transformed into a quick and easy orzo casserole loaded with vegetables and tender chicken.

Ingredients

    • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced

    • Olive oil or butter

    • Onion, diced

    • Carrots, diced

    • Celery, diced

    • Garlic, minced

    • Chicken broth

    • Heavy cream or half-and-half

    • Orzo pasta

    • Frozen peas

    • Fresh thyme or dried thyme

    • Salt and pepper

    • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

    1. Cook the chicken — Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.

    2. Sauté the vegetables — In the same pot, add more oil or butter if needed. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    3. Add broth and orzo — Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in orzo and thyme. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender but still slightly al dente, stirring occasionally.

    4. Make it creamy — Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Return cooked chicken to the pot along with frozen peas. Heat through until everything is warmed and creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

    5. Finish and serve — Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick meal.
  • Add mushrooms or other vegetables for variation.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the broth slightly.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie orzo, creamy chicken pasta, quick casserole, comfort food

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