Description
Discover the ultimate comfort in a bowl with Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, an easy 30‑minute dinner that blends tender chicken, buttery orzo, and a silky sauce with peas, carrots, and corn. This one‑pot wonder delivers classic pot pie flavors without the crust, making weeknight meals quick and satisfying. Perfect for families, it offers rich, velvety texture and wholesome veggies, ideal for busy evenings and meal‑prep lovers seeking a hearty, delicious casserole. Enjoy it with loved ones tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add frozen mixed vegetables and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then add orzo.
- Cook 8‑10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and heat through 2‑3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- use half‑and‑half instead of heavy cream and olive oil instead of butter. Fresh herbs add a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, easy chicken pot pie recipe, chicken orzo casserole, quick dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, weeknight chicken meals, creamy chicken casserole, one pot chicken dinner