Description
A heartwarming one-pot dish featuring creamy orzo pasta, shredded chicken, and mixed vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3-4 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender.
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken, chicken broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold the orzo pasta into the mixture and cook according to package instructions, roughly 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Once the orzo is cooked, slowly stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste and warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting heavy cream with half-and-half. Fresh herbs can elevate the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg