Description
Looking for a comforting bowl of goodness that feels like a warm hug? This Creamy Chicken and Orzo Soup is a cozy one-pot wonder perfect for chilly nights, quick lunches, or soothing sick days. With tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, delicate orzo pasta, and fresh herbs, it’s easy to make and deeply satisfying. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, a healthy snack, or hearty food ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes for nourishing, family-friendly meals.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook the vegetables in the broth for 10 minutes until tender.
6. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the shredded chicken and reduce heat to low.
8. Add heavy cream and stir until the soup is well combined and heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
9. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh dill and parsley.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overcook the orzo—it continues to absorb broth even after cooking.
For best texture, add fresh herbs at the very end to preserve their flavor.
This soup thickens as it sits; reheat with extra broth or water to loosen it up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg