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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

Creamy chicken pot pie orzo in white bowl with vegetables and tender chicken pieces
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Hearty one-pot wonder that transforms classic chicken pot pie into a velvety, cozy pasta dish with tender chicken, veggies, and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or use rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo according to package directions until just barely al dente, about 8-9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry, then sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat and cook until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F, about 6-7 minutes per side. Cool slightly, then dice.
  3. In large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
  4. Turn heat to low, sprinkle flour evenly over vegetables. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until roux smells nutty and turns light golden.
  5. With heat on low, slowly whisk in chicken broth followed by heavy cream. Keep whisking until smooth and starting to thicken enough to coat the back of spoon.
  6. Sprinkle in chicken bouillon powder. Stir in diced chicken and simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce reaches preferred consistency. Add cooked orzo and fold together. Heat through 2-3 minutes until creamy and steaming.
  7. Spoon into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is a wonderful time-saving shortcut that adds extra flavor. Skip Step 2 if using pre-cooked chicken.
  • Cook orzo just until al dente to prevent mushiness when combined with sauce.
  • The sauce will thicken as it sits. Add splash of broth or cream when reheating.
  • Can add frozen peas in final step for extra color and nutrition.

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