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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

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A quick and easy homemade comfort food that combines tender chicken, sweet peas, and carrots in a luscious creamy sauce served over pasta. Perfect for busy nights when you want warmth and comfort without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 12 ounces (340g) short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or 2%
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced carrots (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 ounces of pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Save 1/2 cup pasta water for the sauce.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 1 small chopped yellow onion and 1 cup diced carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the veggies and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. The mixture should look thick and pasty.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 cup whole milk. Keep whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer; sauce will thicken in about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), salt, and pepper to taste. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen.
  6. Stir in 2 cups cooked shredded chicken and 1 cup frozen peas. Cook another 3-4 minutes until heated through and peas are tender.
  7. Toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy chicken mixture. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top and stir until melted and well combined (optional).
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately for best creaminess.

Notes

Keep stirring the sauce gently as it simmers to prevent sticking or burning. If the sauce gets too thick while standing, stir in a splash of milk or broth before serving. Reserve pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Use shredded chicken for better sauce integration. Season gradually to avoid over-salting.

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