Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta: a comforting, family-friendly 30-minute dish that captures the nostalgic flavors of chicken pot pie in a creamy, herb-kissed pasta skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup halal heavy cream or canned coconut milk
- 12 oz pasta (short shapes like rotini, penne, or shells)
- 2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 30 seconds to create a thick base.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook until nearly tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in shredded chicken and peas.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream (or coconut milk). Simmer until pasta is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute GF pasta to make this gluten-free (use a gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry for thickening).
- For dairy-free options, use canned coconut milk or a dairy-free creamer alternative.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days and can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
- Stir in extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 410 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6 g
- Sodium: Approximately 750 mg
- Fat: Approximately 15 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 12 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90 mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, 30-minute meal, chicken pot pie pasta, easy weeknight dinner, halal creamy pasta, comforting pasta dish, family-friendly pasta