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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken in butter until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until softened.
  3. Stir in flour, then slowly add chicken broth while stirring.
  4. Add orzo, vegetables, and cooked chicken. Simmer until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in milk or cream and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook briefly until creamy, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Add extra broth when reheating to maintain a creamy texture.

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