This Chicken Pot Pie Pasta combines rotisserie chicken, hearty vegetables, and tender pasta in a creamy sauce for all the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie in just 35 minutes.
1tablespoonall-purpose flour - or 1x1 gluten-free flour
3cupslow-sodium chicken broth
2cupshalf and half - or almond milk if dairy-free
2teaspoonsKosher salt
1teaspoonground pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoondried thyme
½teaspoonground sage
½teaspoonpaprika
1 ½cupsrotisserie chicken, shredded
12-ouncescavatappi pasta - or egg noodles
1cupfrozen peas, thawed
Parsley, chopped for garnish - very optional
Biscuits, for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat add the butter. Once melted add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the veggies are soft and onions are translucent; 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Sprinkle in flour and sauté with veggies and garlic. Add chicken broth, half and half (cream), and dried spices. Stir to combine.
Add the shredded chicken. Once the mixture begins to boil add pasta noodles and reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to cook uncovered (no lid) for 10-12 minutes, until pasta is al dente, and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every few minutes.
Remove from heat and fold in thawed peas, mixing until everything is fully combined. Garnish with the chopped parsley (optional). Serve and enjoy.
Notes
If using gluten-free pasta: cook it separately until al dente while the sauce simmers. Stir it in just before serving to prevent it from overcooking or breaking apart while still soaking up all that creamy chicken pot pie flavor.
As the pasta cooks, it'll soak up a lot of the creamy sauce, and that's exactly what you want! Since we thicken the broth with a little flour to mimic the filling of a classic chicken pot pie, you may find the sauce gets thicker than you'd like. If needed, simply stir in up to 1 cup additional chicken broth until it reaches your preferred consistency.