Description
Comforting chicken pot pie pasta blends classic dinner flavors into one irresistible dish. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flaky crust create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken (leftover or rotisserie)
- 1 pound wide egg noodles
- 1 can peas and carrots, drained
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium onion, diced (or onion powder)
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package instructions in a large skillet, cooking for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then gently sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce shredded chicken to the skillet, creating a rich base for the creamy sauce.
- Pour in cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken stock, and milk, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety mixture.
- Fold in vibrant peas and tender carrots, allowing the vegetables to warm through and infuse the sauce with color and flavor.
- Reintroduce the cooked pasta to the skillet, carefully coating each noodle with the luxurious chicken and vegetable sauce.
- Allow the pasta to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of black pepper for an extra touch of elegance.
Notes
- Make sure to use pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for quicker meal preparation and easier shredding.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta with gluten-free noodles and use cornstarch instead of flour-based cream of chicken soup.
- Customize the vegetable mix by adding other frozen or fresh vegetables like corn, green beans, or diced bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Reduce sodium content by choosing low-sodium chicken stock and cream of chicken soup, which helps control overall salt intake without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg