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Creamy Chicken Orzo

creamy chicken orzo with carrots, celery, onions and garlic in a bowl
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  35 min

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
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium. 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. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes longer.

  2. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.

  3. Once the stock is boiling, stir in the chicken and orzo. Reduce the heat to medium and add the parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.

  4. Simmer until the veggies are tender, the orzo is creamy and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.