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Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

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This Easy Creamy Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting and hearty dish combining tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta with vegetables, baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, one-pan meal perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your 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 6–7 minutes until slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside to incorporate into the filling later.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In an oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Make Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables and cook for one minute to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture simmers and thickens into a creamy sauce.
  5. Season and Combine: Add garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the shredded chicken, cooked orzo, and peas and carrots mix, ensuring everything is well coated with the sauce.
  6. Bake: Place the skillet or casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and the top turns golden.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm for a delicious comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen peas and carrots with fresh vegetables if preferred; just ensure they are sautéed or steamed before combining.
  • For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat milk and omit heavy cream, but note this might affect creaminess.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, slightly increase the flour to 3 tablespoons.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: chicken pot pie, creamy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, orzo chicken bake, comfort food, baked chicken casserole

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