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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

A warm, comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of traditional chicken pot pie with the delightful texture of orzo pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken cooked and diced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 2 carrots carrots finely diced
  • ½ yellow onion onion finely diced
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook in a skillet until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, then dice.
  3. Melt butter and olive oil in the skillet, add onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté until softened.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and whisk to combine, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until the mixture thickens.
  6. Add the cooked chicken, chicken bouillon powder, and orzo to the skillet, stirring to combine and simmering until warmed through.
  7. Serve in bowls and enjoy, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 23gFat: 21g

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