Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste

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A creamy, one-pot comfort meal that tastes exactly like a traditional chicken pot pie but uses orzo pasta for a quick weeknight twist.

Author: Luna
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 ribs celery, chopped

3 carrots, sliced

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried rosemary

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in oil and butter until soft.

2. Add garlic and herbs; cook for 1 minute.

3. Stir in orzo to lightly toast.

4. Pour in broth and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring often.

5. Fold in chicken and frozen peas until heated.

6. Stir in cream and remaining butter.

7. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Use leftover turkey for a great post-holiday variation.

Stir frequently to prevent orzo from sticking.

Add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness.

Find it online: https://www.elitesrecipes.com/how-to-make-cozy-chicken-pot-pie-orzo/