Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

Directions

  1. 1Melt a little butter in a skillet.
  2. 2Add a little olive oil to the butter to prevent burning.
  3. 3Add chopped celery, onions, and carrots to the skillet.
  4. 4Sauté until they start to soften up.
  5. 5Add about a third cup of all-purpose flour.
  6. 6Mix everything together to form a roux.
  7. 7Cook the roux for about 2 to 3 minutes to get rid of the raw flour flavor.
  8. 8Add chicken broth.
  9. 9Add a splash of heavy whipping cream.
  10. 10Whisk everything together and let it come to a simmer while it thickens up.
  11. 11Add your chicken to the skillet.
  12. 12Add cooked orzo to the skillet.
  13. 13Give it a good mix until everything is well combined.

Ingredients

  • butter
  • olive oil
  • celery
  • onions
  • carrots
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • chicken broth
  • heavy whipping cream
  • chicken
  • orzo

Equipment

skilletspatula

Tips

  • Adding olive oil to the butter helps prevent it from burning.
  • Cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  • You can use a rotisserie chicken or cook your own.