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A close-up overhead view of creamy chicken orzo, showing tender pieces of chicken, carrots, and peas mixed with pasta.

Chicken Pot Pie Orzo: The Ultimate One-Pot Comfort Meal

This creamy, one-pot Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is the ultimate comfort food, ready in under 45 minutes! Tender chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta come together in a rich, savory sauce for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion about 1 medium onion
  • 2/3 cup diced carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 2/3 cup diced celery about 2 stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven or Pot
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the pot, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in the same pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and poultry seasoning, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw taste.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream and uncooked orzo.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pot, along with the frozen peas. Stir until everything is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Stir the orzo occasionally as it simmers to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Tip 2: For extra richness, you can stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese at the end.
Tip 3: If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add an extra splash of chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.