Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a delightful twist on traditional comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy orzo pasta enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust. This rich and creamy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, it offers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until browned; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet with peas; sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring well.
- Gradually add chicken broth and milk while stirring to avoid lumps; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in orzo, thyme, and rosemary; cook for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Pour mixture into an oven-proof dish; roll out puff pastry to cover.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg