Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
A creamy and comforting dish that combines rotisserie chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking the orzo and ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 rib celery finely diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots blend or ½ cup each, thawed
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
- 1 tablespoon parmesan grated, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the thawed peas and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the orzo. Stir to coat and toast until slightly golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is mostly tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and heavy cream. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and orzo is cooked.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra color and flavor.