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Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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A comforting and easy creamy chicken pot pie recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, orzo pasta, and a medley of vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce baked until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients

Chicken and Pasta

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pot pie mixture later.
  2. Cook Orzo: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the orzo pasta, and cook for 7 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In an oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Make Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly and cooking for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture simmers and thickens into a creamy sauce.
  5. Season and Combine: Add garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked orzo, and the frozen peas and carrots, mixing well to evenly coat everything in the sauce.
  6. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top if using, and serve warm for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and extra flavor.
  • If you don’t have orzo, small pasta shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni work well as substitutes.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based cream alternatives.
  • Make sure not to overcook the orzo during boiling as it will continue cooking in the oven.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet or transfer the mixture to a casserole dish before baking.

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