Description
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta combines the comforting flavors of traditional chicken pot pie with the ease of a pasta dish. This creamy, savory meal is packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. With just one pot needed, it’s a simple yet impressive dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Cook chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the pot.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Stir in mixed vegetables until warmed through.
- Add pasta and broth: Pour in pasta and enough broth to cover; bring to a boil and then simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Make sauce: Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and fold into the mixture; let flavors meld for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg