Description
Comfort classics merge in this chicken pot pie pasta that combines hearty flavors from traditional American comfort cuisine. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flaky pastry topping create a delightful meal you’ll want to savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cubed
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- 2 cups (300g) mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, preserving its perfect texture.
- Protein Searing: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, searing until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove protein and reserve for later incorporation.
- Vegetable Foundation: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add mixed vegetables, stirring to develop rich flavors and maintain vibrant colors. Dust with flour to create a delicate thickening layer.
- Sauce Transformation: Gradually whisk in chicken broth to prevent lumps, then introduce heavy cream, thyme, sage, and complementary seasonings. Allow the mixture to simmer, developing a luxurious, creamy consistency that will envelop the dish.
- Final Assembly: Return seared chicken to the skillet, folding into the velvety sauce. Integrate cooked pasta, ensuring each strand becomes thoroughly coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir to create a harmonious, indulgent blend of flavors and textures.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the sumptuous mixture to serving dishes, garnishing with fresh parsley for a vivid, aromatic finish. Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot and irresistibly inviting.
Notes
- Choose Right Pasta Texture: Select pasta with ridges or curves like rotini or shells to better trap the creamy sauce, enhancing overall flavor and mouthfeel.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Control heat while adding cream to avoid curdling by maintaining a gentle simmer and stirring consistently during sauce preparation.
- Optimize Chicken Seasoning: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crisp golden exterior and deeper flavor penetration during searing process.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or use gluten-free flour blend to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 613
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 116mg