Description
Indulge in a cozy bowl of Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, where creamy sauce and tender chicken create a delightful comfort food experience perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2–3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Pour in chicken broth; add cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix cooked rotini pasta into the skillet, ensuring it’s well-coated with the sauce. Stir in frozen peas.
- Let everything simmer together for about 3-5 minutes on low heat until flavors meld. Serve warm.
Notes
- For quick prep, use rotisserie chicken.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add your favorite vegetables.
- Adjust spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 76mg