Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo: A Comforting Dinner Delight
Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a warm and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of chicken pot pie with the comforting texture of orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, heavy cream, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or seasonings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg