Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe
This Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo brings all the cozy flavors of a classic chicken pot pie into one simple skillet dish. Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta come together in just 30 minutes for a comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless Chicken Breast
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 8 oz Orzo Pasta
- 2 Celery Stalks Diced
- 2 Carrots Diced
- ½ Yellow Onion Diced
- 5 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Chicken Boullion Powder
- ⅓ cup All Purpsoe Flour
Instructions
- Cook the orzo per package instructions
- Season your chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Add a splash of olive oil to a skillet and cook over medium heat. Cook until temperature of 165 internal temperature. Set aside when finished.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add in butter and olive oil. Once butter is melted add in diced onion, carrots and celery. Allow the veggies to saute for 5 minutes until they start to soften. Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle in all purpose flour until it forms a paste/roux.
- While stirring constantly, allow the roux to cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Whisk together until no clumps and the mixture starts to thicken.
- Add in the cooked chicken and allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches desired thickness.
- Pour in the drained cooked orzo and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!