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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your comforting **Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo!**
    1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese