Creamy Mushroom Chicken Orzo (One Pot)
This creamy mushroom chicken orzo is rich, cozy and packed with protein without needing heavy cream or a sink full of dishes.Everything cooks in one pot, the orzo absorbs all the flavor from the broth and the blended cottage cheese sauce makes it creamy while keeping it balanced.If your goal is to eat higher protein, stay fuller longer or make dinners easier without sacrificing flavor, this is the kind of recipe that actually helps.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Sauté
- Turn on sauté mode.
- Add olive oil, onion and mushrooms.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
Cook the Orzo
- Add dry orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and stir.
- Cover and switch to pasta/rice setting (or high slow cook).
- Cook until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add Chicken
- Stir in cooked chicken.
- Cover for 2–3 minutes just to heat through.
Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a blender combine cottage cheese, parmesan and broth.
- Blend until completely smooth.
Finish
- Turn heat to low or warm.
- Stir the sauce into the orzo until creamy.
- Finish with black pepper and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Cooking Tips
• I used pre-cooked grilled chicken that I microwaved to thaw beforehand. It saves time and works perfectly in this recipe. • Add the chicken at the end so it stays tender and doesn’t dry out. • Blending the cottage cheese gives the sauce a much smoother Alfredo-style texture. • The orzo thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth when reheating if needed. • Both chicken broth and beef broth work well here. Beef broth gives it a slightly richer flavor.Macros Per Serving
(these are estimated and will change depending on the products you use)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 37 g | 46 g | 13 g | 3 g |
Made in My Magnifique Claypot Multicooker
I made this in my Magnifique claypot multicooker, which makes recipes like this ridiculously easy because everything cooks in one pot.
I sautéed the onions, mushrooms and garlic right in the pot, then switched it over to pasta mode once the broth and orzo were added. No draining, no extra pans and barely any cleanup.
One thing I really like about it is that the pot itself is made from natural kaolin clay instead of traditional nonstick coatings, so you don’t have to worry about the chemicals found in a lot of cookware.
It cooks evenly, holds heat really well and works for everything from pasta dishes to soups and slow cooked meals.
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Gut Health Notes
- Mushrooms contain compounds that may help support beneficial gut bacteria.
- Using cottage cheese instead of heavy cream keeps the meal lighter while adding extra protein.
- Garlic and onion provide prebiotic compounds that help support gut microbiome diversity.
- Balanced meals with protein, fiber and carbohydrates can help support satiety and blood sugar balance.