Creamy One-Pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a quick, comforting meal with tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo in a rich, creamy sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes until lightly browned, then remove.
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Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring.
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Add milk or cream, chicken, orzo, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
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Cover and simmer on low 12–15 minutes until orzo is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
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Stir in peas during the last 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.