Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F, then dice.
- In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies and whisk to form a paste; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in diced chicken and cooked orzo; simmer until desired thickness is reached.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute vegetables like peas or green beans if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 85 mg