Description
Classic Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food mashup. It brings together the creamy, cozy flavors of chicken pot pie with the ease and heartiness of a pasta dish. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or using up leftover chicken, and it’s guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)
- 2 cups creamy sauce (e.g., cream of chicken soup)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add shredded chicken and frozen vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the creamy sauce and chicken broth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and allow to melt before serving.
Notes
Customize this dish with different veggies or use turkey instead of chicken. Add red pepper flakes for a little kick, or swap the creamy soup for homemade white sauce for a fresher version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, chicken pot pie pasta, comfort food, easy dinner