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Creamy Chicken Orzo

A comforting, creamy one-pot pasta with tender chicken and vegetables ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast (or 2 small), thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium to medium-low heat.
  • Add the thinly sliced chicken, chopped onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrot to the pot; season with salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in 6 cups chicken broth, then add 1 pound uncooked orzo and 3 tablespoons minced parsley. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the orzo is al dente and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Stir frequently to prevent the orzo from sticking.
  • Slice chicken thinly so it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Use low heat while simmering to avoid boiling over.