Description
A delicious one-pot meal that combines the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with pasta for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the carrots and celery and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen mixed vegetables until heated through.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add thyme, salt, and pepper, then stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well-coated in sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and mix.
Notes
This recipe is versatile! Try adding cheese or using zucchini noodles for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, pasta, comfort food, one-pot meals