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Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta: A Cozy Comfort Food Gem

Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and pasta in a creamy sauce, delivering comfort with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Pasta penne or fusilli recommended
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Onions diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped
  • 1 cup Peas fresh or frozen
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour use cornstarch for a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Milk almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can replace with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir for a minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chopped carrots and peas. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Season sauce with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Return chicken to the skillet and mix well.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Off heat, stir in parmesan, butter, and lemon juice until melted and combined. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can easily be adapted for vegetarian or dairy-free diets by substituting chicken and dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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