creamy chicken orzo
Craving a comforting, creamy dish that’s both hearty and easy to prepare? Dive into the world of Creamy Chicken Orzo, a one-pot wonder that brings together tender chicken, velvety orzo pasta, and a medley of aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover chicken works well)
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium; add onion, celery, carrots, and ½ tsp salt, and sauté until soft (about 7 min).
- Add garlic; cook 1–2 min until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil.
- Stir in shredded chicken and orzo; reduce heat to medium.
- Add parsley, remaining salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; mix well.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is creamy and veggies are tender (about 20 min).
- (Optional) Stir in Parmesan, cream, greens, or lemon zest at the end for extra flavor.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.