Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty chicken pot pie noodle skillet, blending classic flavors with modern simplicity. Creamy, rich ingredients meld together, offering a quick and satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dinner table and smiles to hungry faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 8 oz (225 g) wide egg noodles
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Crumbled buttery crackers or puff pastry pieces (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Transform a large skillet into a flavor hub by melting butter over medium heat. Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, julienned carrots, and chopped celery, allowing them to dance and soften for 5-7 minutes until they reach a tender, translucent state.
- Dust the sautéed vegetable medley with a delicate layer of flour, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated. Let the mixture toast gently for 1-2 minutes, eliminating any raw flour undertones and developing a rich, nutty essence.
- Carefully cascade chicken broth into the skillet, whisking methodically to prevent lump formation. Incorporate heavy cream, creating a silky, luxurious base that will embrace all ingredients with creamy sophistication.
- Introduce egg noodles to the bubbling mixture, accompanied by fragrant thyme, aromatic salt, ground pepper, and warming paprika. Seal with a lid and allow the skillet to simmer, transforming the noodles into tender pillows while the sauce gradually thickens.
- Gently fold succulent shredded chicken and vibrant green peas into the creamy landscape. Let the ingredients meld together, warming through and exchanging flavor profiles for 2-3 minutes.
- Crown your creation with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley. For an innovative textural contrast, scatter crumbled crackers or crisp puff pastry fragments across the surface before serving this comforting one-pan wonder.
Notes
- Swap out egg noodles for gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions and create a lighter, low-carb version.
- Reduce butter and use olive oil for a heart-healthier option that maintains rich flavor while cutting down on saturated fat content.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or diced bell peppers to boost vitamin and mineral intake without compromising the classic comfort food taste.
- Transform this skillet into a vegetarian dish by replacing chicken with plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas, keeping the creamy sauce and comforting texture intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg