Creamy Chicken Orzo

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
• 1 lb orzo pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Fresh parsley, minced, for serving
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
4. Stir in chicken, orzo, dried thyme, and rosemary. Simmer for 20 minutes, reducing heat if necessary, until orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with fresh parsley. Enjoy!