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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

Comforting Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo for Effortless Dinners

Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo combines the heartwarming essence of a classic chicken pot pie with orzo, perfect for quick, customizable dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots blend thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Main Dish
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium or homemade preferred
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or whole milk as lighter alternative
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • to taste kosher salt season to taste
  • to taste black pepper season to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
  • 1/4 cup additional Parmesan for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and celery, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in peas and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add orzo and 2 tablespoons of butter, toast for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to cover orzo, simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
  5. Gently stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream, heat through for 3-4 minutes until creamy.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust spices to your preference. This dish is customizable with leftover turkey or additional vegetables.

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