Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy orzo, reminiscent of home-cooked meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and carrots, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the diced carrots and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Cook the orzo pasta along with frozen peas and dried thyme for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme.
Notes
Always taste and adjust seasoning. Use any small pasta if orzo is unavailable. For gluten-free, substitute orzo with gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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