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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo

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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Orzo is a comforting, easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken, savory turkey bacon, chicken ham, and mixed vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce. This recipe replaces traditional pie crust with orzo pasta for a quicker, lighter version that still delivers all the classic flavors of chicken pot pie in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken ham, diced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook turkey bacon and chicken ham over medium heat until turkey bacon is crisp and ham is browned (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet. Whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes until golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook until sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
  5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and adjust seasoning.
  6. Stir in mixed vegetables, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and shredded chicken. Simmer 3-4 minutes until heated through and vegetables are tender.
  7. Add cooked orzo and stir until fully combined and coated with sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

You can swap vegetables depending on preference or availability.

Adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary enhances flavor.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

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