Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Here’s a delicious recipe for Chicken Pot Pie Pasta that combines the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie with pasta!

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini work well)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb cooked chicken, diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and celery, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens (about 5 minutes).
4. Add Chicken and Peas:
   • Stir in the cooked chicken, frozen peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Combine with Pasta:
   • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Serve:
   • Spoon the chicken pot pie pasta into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Tips:

• Make It Ahead: You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Just combine with freshly cooked pasta before serving.
• Variations: Feel free to add other veggies like corn or mushrooms for added flavor.

Enjoy your comforting Chicken Pot Pie Pasta!