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Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Recipe

A comforting and creamy pasta dish inspired by classic chicken pot pie, featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and a rich sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz penne pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked chicken and frozen mixed vegetables to the sauce. Stir to combine and heat until the vegetables are warmed through.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables or add herbs for additional flavor.

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