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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo

15 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 40MINS

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo

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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo is what you get if chicken noodle soup and risotto had a baby. Comforting and the perfect use for leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It’s all made in one large pot or dutch oven for easy cleanup.
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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo is what you get if chicken noodle soup and risotto had a baby. Comforting and the perfect use for leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It’s all made in one large pot or dutch oven for easy cleanup.
40MINS
Total Time
$2.47
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
1
Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
Celery
3 ribs
Celery, chopped
Carrot
3
Medium Carrots
sliced into half moons
Garlic
1 Tbsp
Garlic, minced
Chicken Stock
8 cups
Chicken Stock
or Chicken Broth
Chicken
2 1/2 cups
Cooked Shredded Chicken
Orzo Pasta
2 2/3 cups
Orzo Pasta
Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp
Minced Fresh Parsley
Dried Rosemary
as needed
Dried Rosemary
Dried Thyme
as needed
Dried Thyme
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp juice per 6 servings
Heavy Cream
1 splash
Heavy Cream
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
537
Fat
19.6 g
Protein
28.8 g
Carbs
63.3 g
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Author's Notes

Leftovers: Leftover orzo can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. The orzo will continue to absorb any liquid and lose its creaminess. You can reheat and eat as is, or add a splash of liquid to moisten it.
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step 1
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat.
step 2
Once hot, add the Celery (3 ribs), Carrots (3), and Yellow Onion (1). Sauté until tender and soft. About 6-8 minutes. Add the Garlic (1 Tbsp), Dried Rosemary (as needed), and Dried Thyme (as needed) and sauté one more minute until fragrant and soft.
step 2 Once hot, add the Celery (3 ribs), Carrots (3), and Yellow Onion (1). Sauté until tender and soft. About 6-8 minutes. Add the Garlic (1 Tbsp), Dried Rosemary (as needed), and Dried Thyme (as needed) and sauté one more minute until fragrant and soft.
step 3
Tags
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
One-Pot
Pasta
Vegetables
Soups & Stews
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