Ian Obermiller

Part time hacker, full time dad.

Chicken Pot Pie Orzo (One Pot)

Chicken Pot Pie Orzo (One Pot)

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Scale:
  • 3 tbsp salted butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup Parmesan, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and a pinch of salt and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, carrots, celery, frozen peas, thyme, and another pinch of salt. Cook for a few minutes until garlic is tender and fragrant and vegetables are warmed through.
  3. Add uncooked orzo and broth, stir. Once simmering, cover and cook for about 6 minutes.
  4. Remove lid, add chicken and milk, stir. Cover and cook for 4 more minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. If still watery, leave lid off and cook a few more minutes to evaporate remaining liquid.
  6. Stir in Parmesan and remaining butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • I usually add 1-2 tbsp of turmeric after sautéing the vegetables.
  • Butter: If using unsalted butter, add an extra pinch of salt
  • Thyme: Can substitute with rosemary, herbs de Provence, or sage
  • Onion: Sweet, yellow, white, or red onion all work
  • Carrots: Can swap for butternut squash or sweet potato
  • Celery: Can omit and use extra onion if you're not a celery fan
  • Peas: Can substitute with green beans or use canned peas
  • Orzo: Don't substitute - the liquid-to-pasta ratio is specific to orzo
  • Chicken: Store-bought shredded chicken works, or cook 2 chicken breasts (diced and seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder)
  • Milk: Can use half and half, heavy cream, or unsweetened milk alternative
  • Rotisserie chicken is good in the fridge for up to 4 days, but shouldn't sit out for more than 2 hours

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