Creamy Chicken Orzo

Creamy Chicken Orzo

from themodernproper.com
50 min
6 servings

Just carrots, celery, onions and garlic flavor this soothingly simple, risotto-like creamy chicken orzo recipe. Grab some crusty bread and call dinner DONE.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium

  2. 2

    Once the oil is glistening, add the onion, celery, carrots and ½ teaspoon of the salt and cook until the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes

  3. 3

    Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes longer.Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.Once the stock is boiling, stir in the chicken and orzo

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.Simmer until the veggies are tender, the orzo is creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.