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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Comforting spiral pasta loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and rich cream sauce that captures all the flavors of classic chicken pot pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz spiral pasta rotini or fusilli
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Large pot for pasta
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Cook spiral pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery to same skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Add butter to skillet and let melt. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder. Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and add frozen peas. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  7. Add cooked pasta and toss until well-coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use chicken thighs for tenderness. Pasta water helps achieve perfect sauce consistency. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days.