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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta: Comfort Food in a Bowl

Enjoy a bowl of Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, a comforting dish that combines chicken, veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Short Pasta Choose from options like penne or rotini.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced.
  • 1 cup Peas Frozen is fine; substitute with corn if preferred.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or milk for a lighter option.
  • to taste Seasonings (Salt, Pepper, Thyme)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Optional, for thickening the sauce.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add short pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, stirring for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Add diced carrots and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add seasonings and allow the sauce to thicken, adjusting with cornstarch if desired.
  6. Fold in the cooked pasta and peas, stirring to coat. Heat for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are warmed.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can easily be customized with other vegetables or proteins as per your pantry availability.

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