Description
Comfort meets creativity in this chicken pot pie pasta that blends classic American casserole flavors with creamy, hearty pasta. Cheesy, rich layers merge traditional pie filling with noodle comfort, delivering a quick weeknight meal that satisfies deeply.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables:
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
Seasoning and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente following package guidelines, then thoroughly drain and reserve in a separate bowl.
- Select a large skillet and melt butter over medium-high temperature, incorporating finely chopped onions and celery until translucent and fragrant.
- Evenly dust the softened vegetables with flour, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and create a smooth roux base.
- Gradually introduce chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking consistently to eliminate potential lumps and generate a silky, unified sauce.
- Incorporate diced chicken, tender peas, and julienned carrots into the creamy mixture, allowing ingredients to meld and sauce to gently thicken.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking of protein and vegetables.
- Delicately fold cooked pasta into the creamy chicken and vegetable blend, ensuring each pasta strand is generously coated with the luxurious sauce.
- Season the dish with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, tasting and adjusting seasoning to achieve optimal flavor balance.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while maintaining optimal warmth, garnishing with optional fresh parsley for added visual appeal and herbaceous note.
Notes
- Customize the veggie mix by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add rich flavor to the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with gluten-free alternatives and use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the sauce.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat milk and reducing butter quantity while maintaining creamy texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg