Description
A creamy, one-pot comfort dish with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and orzo that tastes just like classic pot pie—without the crust.
Ingredients
- Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- Orzo pasta
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Carrots, diced
- Frozen peas
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- Shredded mozzarella or Parmesan (optional topping)
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot and sauté onion and carrots until softened.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and toast briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cream, peas, and shredded chicken until creamy and heated through.
- Finish with cheese if using, season to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the orzo may absorb more liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg