Description
Comfort meets innovation in this creamy chicken pot pie pasta bake, blending classic American comfort food with modern culinary creativity. Hearty pasta, tender chicken, and rich sauce combine in a one-pan masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups (480 ml) mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Soup:
- 1 12 cups (360 ml) milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, ensuring it reaches al dente consistency. Thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Create a velvety sauce in a large skillet over medium heat by whisking cream of chicken soup with milk, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and uniform.
- Introduce cooked chicken and mixed vegetables into the sauce, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for 5-7 minutes at medium heat, ensuring vegetables soften and chicken warms completely.
- Integrate the reserved pasta into the skillet, carefully folding to coat each strand evenly with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese across the top, covering the skillet and allowing cheese to melt for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- For an irresistible crispy texture, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs and position the skillet under the broiler at 425°F for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs transform into a golden, crunchy layer.
- Transfer the aromatic pasta to serving dishes, presenting a comforting, creamy meal that promises to satisfy and delight.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and tender texture.
- Select low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt content and make the dish healthier.
- Try different vegetable combinations like peas, carrots, and corn for varied nutrition.
- Opt for whole wheat pasta to boost fiber and make the recipe more nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 522 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg