Description
Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta, all baked under a golden puff pastry crust. This recipe offers a delightful twist on the traditional chicken pot pie, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Pasta
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pot pie.
- Cook Orzo: In a large pot, cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture gently until warm and flavors meld, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Add the shredded cooked chicken and mixed vegetables to the sauce, stirring well to integrate all ingredients.
- Mix in Orzo: Once the orzo is cooked and drained, add it to the chicken and sauce mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Pour the entire chicken, vegetable, and orzo mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with Puff Pastry: Cover the filling with a sheet of puff pastry, trimming any excess and cutting slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the orzo well to avoid a soggy filling.
- You can substitute mixed vegetables with any veggies of your choice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Let the pot pie cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
