Description
A comforting dish that combines tender pasta with creamy sauce, chicken, and fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain and set it aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables until they become tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing its aroma to fill your kitchen.
- Combine Chicken & Broth: Add the shredded chicken, frozen peas, chicken broth, heavy cream, and dried thyme. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer: Let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Mix with Pasta: Gently add the cooked pasta to the pot, stirring to combine everything thoroughly.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to your preference.
- Add Cheese: Finally, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts and creates a luscious, creamy coating over your pasta.
- Serve & Enjoy!: Dish out your chicken pot pie pasta warm and watch it disappear quickly!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins. Can substitute chicken with turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, pasta, comfort food, weeknight dinner