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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo with creamy pasta, carrots, and chicken pieces in a skillet.
Callie Brooks

Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

This Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo blends the nostalgic flavor of creamy crockpot chicken and potatoes with the ease of a 30-minute stovetop meal. Packed with juicy chicken, hearty vegetables, and tender orzo in a savory broth, it's comfort food made fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Comfort
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add chopped carrots and celery to the same pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
  4. Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream. Heat through until creamy and hot.
  5. Finish with chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Swap the chicken breast for rotisserie chicken to save time. You can lighten the cream with half-and-half or milk. Add seasonal vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for variety. Garnish with Parmesan or puff pastry croutons for a pot pie twist.

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