{"id":"3cfbb22e-85f0-4e44-a186-8e27a957d736","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3cfbb22e-85f0-4e44-a186-8e27a957d736","source_url":"https://krollskorner.com/ingredient/chicken/chicken-pot-pie-orzo/","title":"Chicken Pot Pie Orzo","description":"If you’re craving all the cozy, classic flavors of chicken pot pie without the extra work, try this Chicken Pot Pie Orzo! It’s creamy, comforting, and loaded with veggies, and the best part is that it all comes together in one pot in about 40 minutes.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://krollskorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PotPieOrzo-22.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Tbsp. unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1  small yellow onion (diced small)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced small"},{"text":"1 cup sliced baby carrots (or 2 large carrots, peeled and diced)","item":"sliced baby carrots","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or 2 large carrots, peeled and diced"},{"text":"4  celery stalks (diced)","item":"celery stalks","quantity":4,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 tsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried)","item":"fresh thyme","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1 tsp. dried"},{"text":"2 tsp. fresh rosemary (minced (or 1 tsp. dried))","item":"fresh rosemary (minced (or 1 tsp. dried))","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. chicken bouillon seasoning","item":"chicken bouillon seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. salt (plus more to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more to taste"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. adobo seasoning","item":"adobo seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup. all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1½ cups uncooked orzo","item":"uncooked orzo","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups chicken broth (plus more as needed)","item":"chicken broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream or half & half","item":"heavy cream or half & half","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups cooked chicken (shredded/chopped (rotisserie works great))","item":"cooked chicken (shredded/chopped (rotisserie works great))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2-1 cup frozen peas (or mix of peas, corn, and green beans)","item":"frozen peas","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or mix of peas, corn, and green beans"},{"text":"Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish and parmesan (optional))","item":"Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish and parmesan (optional))"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Sauté the veggies: In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Start Timer"},{"number":2,"text":"Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, adobo, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant."},{"number":3,"text":"Make the roux: Sprinkle in the flour and stir until vegetables are coated, about 1 minute will help cook off the floury taste."},{"number":4,"text":"Cook the orzo: Stir in the orzo. Then slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, ~10 minutes. Add more broth as needed if the mixture gets too thick. I usually find myself adding a little more to make it just perfect! Start Timer"},{"number":5,"text":"Add cream & chicken: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded chicken. Cook 2-3 minutes until warmed through and creamy."},{"number":6,"text":"Finish with veggies: Add peas (or mixed vegetables) and cook another 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning based on your preferences."},{"number":7,"text":"Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with warm biscuits or a side salad."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.348827+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.348827+00:00"}