Description
A creamy and comforting dish combining chicken, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk.
- Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked orzo until well combined.
- If desired, add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute vegetables based on preference.
- Can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chicken Pot Pie Orzo, Chicken, Orzo, Comfort Food