Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Ingredients
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)
• ½ cup diced carrot
• ¼ cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup chicken stock/broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 12 oz pasta of choice
• Olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
• Garnish: sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
2. Add chicken, season, and sear 4–5 min per side on medium–med-high heat until golden brown delicious (GBD).
3. Push chicken aside. Add carrots (5 min), celery (5 min), onion (5 min).
4. Stir in garlic (2 min).
5. Add peas, stock, cream of mushroom, and cream. Simmer gently.
6. Fold in cooked pasta, stir to coat.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a delightful twist on the traditional chicken pot pie, combining its rich flavors with the ease and comfort of pasta. Using common pantry ingredients like cream of mushroom soup, chicken stock, and a mix of fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery, and peas, this recipe creates a creamy and hearty sauce that clings perfectly to your choice of pasta. When preparing the dish, it's essential to sear the chicken until golden brown to lock in flavor before simmering it with the vegetables and creamy base. This method enhances the depth of taste while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. Adding garlic, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder ensures a fragrant and savory profile that balances the creaminess. For best results, opt for a pasta shape that can hold the sauce well, such as penne, rigatoni, or fusilli. Cook the pasta just until al dente before folding it into the sauce, so it finishes cooking perfectly without becoming mushy. Garnishing with sliced green onions or fresh herbs like parsley adds a fresh pop of color and subtle flavor contrast. This dish is not only comforting and delicious but also very versatile. You can easily customize it by substituting the cream of mushroom soup with homemade mushroom cream sauce or adding different vegetables based on your preference. Additionally, using chicken thighs instead of breasts can give a richer taste and more moist texture. Overall, Chicken Pot Pie Pasta offers a quick, family-friendly meal that captures the essence of classic comfort food in a novel and convenient way. It’s perfect for chilling evenings when you want something warm, filling, and satisfying without a long cooking time.
Do you have a recipe for homemade cream of chicken soup? I’m allergic to mushrooms, but I love your recipes and have seen your homemade cream of mushroom. Was just hoping you might have one for cream of chicken.