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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe

4.8 from 12 reviews

This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of a classic pot pie with orzo pasta in a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cooked & diced
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

For the Orzo:

  • 8 ounces Orzo Pasta
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
  • 2 Carrots, finely diced
  • ½ Yellow Onion, finely diced

For the Sauce:

  • 5 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
  • ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour

Instructions

  1. Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo according to package instructions.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened. Stir in flour to form a roux. Slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add diced chicken to the sauce and simmer until thickened. Stir in cooked orzo. Serve and enjoy!

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Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, Chicken Orzo Recipe, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta Dish