Description
Comfort meets convenience in this chicken pot pie pasta, blending classic comfort food with modern pasta perfection. Creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken and vegetables, this dish delivers homestyle warmth that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Pasta, Liquid, and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until perfectly tender, then drain and reserve.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium temperature, sautéing onions, carrots, and celery until they soften and become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Dust vegetables with flour, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform coating and eliminate raw flour essence, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate chicken broth and milk, whisking continuously to create a silky smooth sauce. Simmer while stirring until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
- Fold in diced chicken, frozen peas, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Allow ingredients to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine cooked penne with the sauce, ensuring each pasta piece is generously coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Stretch puff pastry to cover the entire dish, carefully laying it over the pasta mixture.
- Apply beaten egg wash across the pastry surface to achieve a rich, golden appearance.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and the filling becomes bubbling hot.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, comforting texture.
- Customize vegetables by adding seasonal or leftover produce to boost nutrition and reduce food waste.
- Make the dish gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting gluten-free puff pastry.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to streamline cooking on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg