Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
This Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. It combines tender chicken, soft veggies, and rich sauce with orzo pasta — all in one pot. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that tastes like home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board and knife
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed veggies
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Toast the orzo
- Add the orzo and stir for about 1 minute to toast lightly for extra flavor.
- Add flour and liquids
- Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat, then slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the orzo
- Let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until orzo is nearly tender.
- Make it creamy
- Add milk, thyme, parsley, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish and serve
- Stir in peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 more minutes. Adjust thickness with a splash of broth or milk if needed.
- Serve warm
- Spoon into bowls and top with grated parmesan and parsley. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Add more broth for a soupier texture or simmer longer for a thicker, creamy version.
For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened almond milk and skip cheese.
This dish reheats well — just add a splash of broth before warming.