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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

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Get all the cozy comfort of classic chicken pot pie in a simple, creamy one-pot orzo dish. This recipe skips the crust for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup dried orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat everything. This creates the roux base.
  4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the liquid to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Stir in the milk or heavy cream and the dried orzo pasta. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  6. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom, until the orzo is tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
  7. Stir in the frozen peas and corn. Cook for 2 more minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  9. Serve the creamy chicken pot pie orzo hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground chicken for the diced chicken pieces; brown it first and drain any excess fat before proceeding with the vegetables.
  • For an extra rich sauce, use heavy cream instead of whole milk.
  • This dish is a wonderful alternative to traditional pot pie, offering that same comfort food flavor without the fuss of making pastry dough.

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