Chicken Pot Pie Pasta (Comfort Food Made Easy)
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is the perfect mash-up of two classic comfort foods. It has everything you love about traditional chicken pot pie—tender chicken, creamy sauce, and hearty vegetables—but without the crust and with pasta instead. This one-pot style meal is cozy, filling, and ideal for busy weeknights when you want something homemade and satisfying.
This recipe is especially popular because it uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s also very family-friendly and easy to customize with whatever vegetables or pasta you have on hand.
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or egg noodles)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup milk or half-and-half
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese
Preparation
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet or pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well, cooking for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
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Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, then the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
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Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and parsley.
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Add the cooked chicken and frozen vegetables. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until everything is heated through and the vegetables are tender.
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Stir in the cooked pasta and mix until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
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If using cheese, add it now and stir until melted and smooth.
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Remove from heat and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
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Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
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Swap milk for heavy cream for a richer sauce.
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Add mushrooms or celery for extra pot-pie flavor.
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If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth.
This Chicken Pot Pie Pasta delivers all the cozy, creamy flavors you love in a simple, comforting pasta dish—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep