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Close-up overhead shot of velvety Chicken Pot Pie Orzo with bright green peas and orange carrots. (Chicken Pot Pie Orzo)

Chicken Pot Pie Orzo: The Creamiest One-Pan Comfort Food Recipe

This Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a velvety, one-pan wonder featuring tender chicken, bright peas, and carrots in a thick, pale-yellow cream sauce. A 30-minute comfort meal that captures the magic of classic pot pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups (300g) Orzo Pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup (150g) Carrots small diced
  • 1 cup (150g) Frozen Peas thawed
  • 3 cups (720ml) Chicken Stock low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Large Deep Skillet or Dutch Oven Heavy-bottomed for even heat.
  • 1 Chef's knife For dicing carrots and chicken.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Sauté bite-sized chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden but white inside. Remove and set aside.
Build the Base
  1. Melt butter and sauté diced carrots for 4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add dry orzo to the pan and stir for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.
Simmer and Finish
  1. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, cooked chicken, and peas. Heat through for 1 minute. Garnish with parsley and cracked black pepper.

Notes

Use high-quality stock for the best 'pale-yellow' color.
Add a splash of stock when reheating to restore the creamy texture.
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