Description
Hearty chicken pot pie pasta blends classic comfort with modern convenience. Creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flaky pastry create a delightful meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 8 oz (226 g) penne pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook penne in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Vegetable Sauté: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened and translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Roux Creation: Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to develop a smooth, golden roux that forms the base of the creamy sauce.
- Sauce Development: Gradually pour chicken broth and whole milk, whisking to create a velvety sauce. Season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, ensuring a lump-free consistency.
- Protein and Vegetable Integration: Fold in shredded chicken and frozen green peas, allowing the ingredients to meld and heat thoroughly within the creamy sauce.
- Pasta Combination: Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture over the prepared pasta, gently mixing to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Baking Preparation: Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with a thawed puff pastry sheet trimmed to fit the dish.
- Final Touches: Brush the pastry with an egg wash to create a lustrous, golden finish.
- Baking Process: Roast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until the pastry puffs and achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
Notes
- Pasta Perfect: Cook pasta just until al dente to prevent mushy texture and maintain ideal pasta integrity.
- Roux Mastery: Stir flour continuously when making roux to avoid burning and ensure smooth, lump-free sauce consistency.
- Pastry Thawing Trick: Let puff pastry thaw slightly for easier handling and more even baking without cracking.
- Golden Glaze Secret: Egg wash creates beautiful, shiny golden-brown crust that enhances both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg