Description
Comfort meets creativity in this chicken pot pie pasta, blending classic American flavors with modern pasta appeal. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and buttery crust pieces combine for a delightful meal you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cubed
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- 2 cups (300g) mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Dairy:
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until perfectly tender, ensuring a slight firmness. Carefully drain and reserve to the side.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, searing until golden and thoroughly cooked. Transfer the protein to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, soften diced onions and fragrant garlic, creating a rich aromatic base. Incorporate mixed vegetables, stirring continuously to ensure even heating and vibrant color.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, creating a light coating. Gradually stream chicken broth while whisking to prevent clumping. Introduce heavy cream, thyme, sage, and additional seasonings, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and transform into a velvety sauce.
- Reintroduce the golden chicken pieces into the creamy sauce. Fold in the cooked pasta, ensuring each strand becomes luxuriously coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until a harmonious blend develops.
- Transfer the sumptuous mixture to serving dishes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and brightness. Serve immediately while the pasta remains steaming and inviting.
Notes
- Pasta Choice Matters: Select short pasta shapes like penne or rotini that hold sauce beautifully and create perfect bite-sized moments.
- Vegetable Flexibility: Swap frozen mixed vegetables with fresh seasonal options like zucchini, bell peppers, or carrots for enhanced nutrition and vibrant colors.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk to create a lighter, lactose-free version without compromising creamy texture.
- Protein Alternatives: Substitute chicken with plant-based alternatives like tofu, tempeh, or rotisserie chicken for quick meal preparation and diverse dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg