Description
Comfort meets innovation in this creamy chicken pot pie pasta, blending classic American casserole flavors with hearty pasta. Homemade goodness mingles with rich, velvety sauce, inviting diners to savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover or rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 pound (454 grams) wide egg noodles
- 1 can peas and carrots, drained
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) chicken stock
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare egg noodles in a large pot according to package instructions, cooking for 8-9 minutes. Thoroughly drain and reserve the noodles.
- Heat butter in the same skillet over medium temperature, introducing diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped celery. Sauté until vegetables become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the softened vegetable mixture, then gradually blend cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken stock, and milk to create a luxurious, smooth sauce.
- Gently fold in drained peas and carrots, seasoning the mixture with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile. Ensure even distribution of vegetables throughout the sauce.
- Return cooked egg noodles to the skillet, carefully coating each strand with the creamy sauce. Allow the pasta to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, enabling the noodles to absorb the rich, savory flavors.
- Transfer the creamy chicken pot pie pasta to serving dishes, finishing with an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Swap out egg noodles for gluten-free or whole wheat pasta to accommodate different dietary needs and add extra nutrition.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken for a quick time-saving hack that adds more depth of flavor to the dish.
- Lower the sodium by choosing low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reducing added salt, making this comfort meal heart-friendly.
- Transform this pasta into a lighter version by substituting half-and-half or Greek yogurt for heavy cream, cutting down on calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg