Craving comfort food that doesn’t take all day? Want something healthy and delicious? Look no further than Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo. It’s a flavor explosion in a bowl, ready in under an hour, and packed with nourishing ingredients. As a busy parent, I understand the struggle to get a wholesome meal on the table. Trust me, this recipe is a game-changer – the creamy, savory goodness will have everyone asking for seconds!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, every winter my grandmother would make her legendary chicken pot pie. The aroma alone was enough to warm the soul. But the process? All day. The inspiration for Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo came from those memories. I wanted to capture that comforting, savory taste, but in a fraction of the time. And honestly? I think I nailed it. It’s my way of honoring my grandmother, simplifying her beloved recipe for the modern world, and keeping her memory alive through delicious food.
Ingredients
- For the Orzo:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Cook the orzo: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Incorporate the chicken and vegetables: Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and corn. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cream it up: Stir in heavy cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your comforting Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo!
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup orzo pasta
- Stir in cooked chicken, peas, and corn. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.1 cup cooked chicken, 1 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup frozen corn
- Stir in heavy cream and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, Salt and pepper
- Serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your comforting **Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo!**1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Ready to start cooking? Explore hundreds of delicious recipes now, and for daily inspiration and curated food ideas, follow us on Pinterest!