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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo
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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is the ultimate cozy dish that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and chewy orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, all topped with golden puff pastry. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s easy to prepare in just about an hour! With its heartwarming flavors and satisfying texture, you’ll want to make it again and again.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken until browned; set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet with peas; sprinkle flour over mixture.
  6. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk; simmer until thickened.
  7. Stir in orzo, thyme, and rosemary; cook until orzo is tender.
  8. Pour filling into an oven-proof dish; cover with puff pastry and seal edges.
  9. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

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