Comfort Food Favorite: Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Classic chicken pot pie flavors in pasta form! This creamy one-pot meal is filled with tender chicken, sweet vegetables, and a rich sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 oz short pasta (shells, bowties, rotini)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan, parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour to form a roux. Whisk in broth and milk until smooth.
- Add thyme, salt, pepper, and simmer 5–6 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in chicken and vegetables. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add pasta and stir to coat. Optional: mix in Parmesan.
- Serve warm with parsley garnish.
Notes
Use turkey or mushrooms as a variation. Add biscuit topping and bake for a casserole version. Gluten-free and dairy-free options included above.