Description
Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta — a creamy, cozy 30-minute dinner that brings the comforting flavors of a traditional chicken pot pie to a quick, family-friendly pasta skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or shells)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the roux: In a large skillet or pot, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Build the sauce: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream until smooth and thickened.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir in Parmesan.
- Add chicken & veggies: Stir in shredded chicken, peas and carrots, and corn. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy the ultimate cozy pasta bowl!
Notes
- This dish uses a roux with flour; for gluten-free prep, substitute gluten-free flour or use a gluten-free thickening alternative.
- You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream or reduce the butter by 1 tablespoon.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, creamy pasta, pot pie pasta, 30-minute dinner, chicken pasta, cozy pasta