Creamy Chicken Orzo is the kind of meal that turns heads… even the name itself is going to have people reaching for their forks! Lightly chewy and tender, the orzo beautifully mixes with the equally tender chicken and garden-fresh vegetables. With an earthy, savory creaminess from the garlic and chicken stock, Creamy Chicken Orzo is a deceptively simple dinner that wows like a first-class meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 (1 pound) box Orzo
- 2-3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1 –Heat the olive oil in a large pot on the stove-top over medium heat.
Step 2 –Add the celery, onion, and carrots to the pot and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 7 minutes.
Step 3 –Add in the garlic and sauté until aromatic but not burning, about 2 minutes.
Step 4 –Add in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 5 –Add in the orzo and the cooked, shredded chicken breast.
Step 6 –Lower the heat to medium.
Step 7 –Add in the parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 8 –Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the orzo is fully cooked through, having absorbed most of the liquid, about 20 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve warm!
