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A creamy skillet of chicken and orzo pasta with peas and carrots

Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Orzo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrots , diced
  • 1 cup celery , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 3 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all -purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and chicken pieces, cooking until chicken is browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth to avoid lumps, then bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the dry orzo, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas; cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through and sauce is thickened.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.