Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe You’ll Crave Again and Again Recipe
This easy creamy chicken pot pie recipe is a comforting, hearty dish combining tender shredded chicken, cooked orzo pasta, and mixed vegetables in a luscious creamy sauce, all baked to bubbly, golden perfection. It's a satisfying one-dish meal perfect for cozy dinners you'll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Proteins and Pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
Dairy and Fats
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced onion
Liquids and Thickeners
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken pot pie.
- Cook Orzo: In salted boiling water, cook the orzo pasta for 7 minutes until it is slightly undercooked. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In an oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Make Cream Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables and stir for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens sufficiently.
- Season and Combine: Add garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked orzo, and frozen peas and carrots mix. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the ingredients evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet or casserole dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the top has a golden hue.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting creamy chicken pot pie.
Notes
- Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control saltiness, but adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a thicker sauce, cook the roux a little longer before adding liquids, or allow extra simmer time.
- Frozen peas and carrots can be substituted with fresh vegetables if preferred; just add a bit more cooking time for sautéing.
- Leftover cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken, works perfectly for this recipe.
- If you do not have orzo, small pasta shapes like macaroni or ditalini can be substituted.
- For a dairy-free variation, use milk and cream substitutes and butter alternatives, but the texture will differ slightly.
