Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo: A Cozy, Comforting Delight
A warm and hearty dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and carrots, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until thickened.
- Mix in the chicken, peas, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- Add more veggies like corn or green beans for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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