Go Back
–+ servings
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe offers a rich, comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Orzo
  • 2 cups Orzo cooked according to package instructions
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion yellow onion preferred
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery fresh, chopped
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes before whisking in chicken broth and cream. Let the sauce thicken for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced chicken and chicken bouillon powder, reduce heat, and simmer for a few minutes. Fold in cooked orzo and heat through.
  6. Serve garnished with parsley or cracked black pepper while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable; feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal veggies or proteins.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!