Description
Hearty chicken pot pie pasta brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flaky crust elements blend into one irresistible one-pot meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
Sauce and Pasta:
- 2 cups pasta (rotini or shell pasta)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté diced onions and celery until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring continuously to create a roux that will help thicken the sauce without forming lumps.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking constantly to create a smooth, creamy base for the pasta.
- Add dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, optional diced ham, and frozen mixed vegetables, allowing them to heat through completely.
- Combine the sauce mixture with the cooked pasta, ensuring every piece is generously coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish and top evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese to create a crispy, golden-brown topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by using rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken for deeper, more developed taste profiles.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal preference.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and enhance nutritional value.
- Boost vegetable content by adding extra frozen or fresh vegetables like carrots, peas, or spinach for increased nutrition and color variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg