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Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe

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This Chicken Pot Pie Orzo Recipe is a cozy one-pot dinner with tender rotisserie chicken, colorful veggies, and orzo simmered in a creamy, parmesan-thyme saucecomfort food without the crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups dry orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if preferred), plus more as needed
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or leftover cooked chicken/turkey)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half/whole milk)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 45 minutes until softened.
  2. Add peas and carrots; cook 23 minutes until warmed through. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and the dry orzo. Stir to coat and toast 23 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 1012 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is mostly tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream. Cover and cook 34 minutes until heated through and orzo is tender.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  7. If too loose, let sit uncovered 23 minutes to thicken. If too thick, add a splash of warm broth or cream.
  8. Serve warm with parsley and extra parmesan.

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