Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo (Printable)
A comforting twist on the classic chicken pot pie, this creamy orzo dish is loaded with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious, savory sauce — all cooked in one pot for ultimate ease.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - 1 cup celery, diced
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Base & Pasta
07 - 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
08 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
12 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Seasonings
13 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
14 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
# Method:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 4–5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
04 - Slowly whisk in chicken broth followed by whole milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly.
05 - Add orzo, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
06 - Stir in heavy cream, cooked chicken, and peas. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
07 - Remove from heat and let stand for 2–3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It delivers all the creamy, savory comfort of a traditional pot pie but skips the fussy pastry work entirely.
- The entire dish comes together in a single pot, meaning you get maximum flavor with almost zero cleanup.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the pot once the orzo goes into the liquid, as the starch makes it very prone to sticking and burning on the bottom.
- The sauce will continue to thicken rapidly once you take it off the heat, so do not worry if it looks a little loose in the pot.
03 -
- Use a rotisserie chicken to save time and infuse the dish with a smoky, roasted flavor that poached chicken lacks.
- Grate some fresh Parmesan cheese on top right before serving to add a salty, umami kick.