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Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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This Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, tender orzo pasta, and a medley of vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it brings classic pot pie flavors with a quicker preparation and no pastry crust.

Ingredients

Protein 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

Liquids and Dairy

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Dry Ingredients and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

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

Notes

  • Using low-sodium chicken broth helps control salt levels, but adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Orzo is undercooked before baking to avoid becoming mushy in the oven.
  • Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For a lighter dish, use low-fat milk and reduce heavy cream or substitute with a lower-fat cream alternative.
  • This recipe is best served fresh but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.

Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/easy-creamy-chicken-pot-pie-recipe/