Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables. This one-pot dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, delivering warmth and nostalgia in every spoonful. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, you’ll have a meal that not only satisfies hunger but also creates lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in diced carrots, frozen peas, and uncooked orzo; sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg