Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Orzo and Shredded Chicken Easy
A quick one-pot American comfort dish with tender shredded chicken, starchy orzo, and a rich parmesan-cream sauce. Ready in 35 minutes for easy weeknight meals, customized for halal and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 celery rib, finely diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots blend (or ½ cup peas and ½ cup carrots)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1½ cups (168 g) uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups (24 ounces / 720 g) chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- Cook onion and celery 3–4 minutes until softened
- Add minced garlic; sauté 10 seconds
- Add orzo and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; toast 1–2 minutes
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cook orzo 7–8 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally, then drain excess liquid
- Stir in heavy cream, remaining broth, and shredded chicken; simmer 5 minutes until thickened
- Remove from heat, mix in parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Use olive oil or ghee for dairy-free version
Replace yellow onion with 1 small sweet onion for milder flavor
Substitute fennel for celery to add anise notes
Thaw frozen vegetables before adding to skillet
Garlic powder can replace fresh garlic
Use gluten-free orzo for dietary restrictions
Low-sodium broth available for lighter seasoning
Vegetable broth works for vegetarian version with plant-based protein
Replace yellow onion with 1 small sweet onion for milder flavor
Substitute fennel for celery to add anise notes
Thaw frozen vegetables before adding to skillet
Garlic powder can replace fresh garlic
Use gluten-free orzo for dietary restrictions
Low-sodium broth available for lighter seasoning
Vegetable broth works for vegetarian version with plant-based protein
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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