Oh yes 😄—Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is basically all the cozy, creamy goodness of chicken pot pie, but in a quick pasta dinner. No crust needed, just tender pasta, chicken, veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce. Here’s a solid recipe:
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Pasta & Chicken
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ tsp nutmeg for a warm, comforting flavor
Topping (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (for a slight crunch)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta
- Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables
- In a large skillet or saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.
- Add carrots, peas, and corn. Cook 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Make the Sauce
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth.
- Add thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine
- Stir in cooked chicken and drained pasta. Mix until everything is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Optional Topping
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs, and broil 2–3 minutes for a golden crust.
- Serve
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: Stir in ½ cup cream cheese or heavy cream into the sauce.
- Veggie boost: Add broccoli, green beans, or mushrooms.
- One-pot shortcut: Cook pasta directly in sauce (reduce milk slightly), adding chicken and veggies near the end.
- Make ahead: Assemble in a casserole dish and refrigerate; bake 20–25 minutes at 350°F (175°C) before serving.
If you want, I can give a super cheesy, baked Chicken Pot Pie Pasta version that tastes like it came straight from a cozy diner 😏
Do you want me to do that?
