Chicken Pot Pie Pasta (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted).
02 - 1 large onion (chopped).
03 - 1 stalk celery (chopped).
04 - 1 medium carrot (chopped).
05 - 6 chicken thighs (skinless, boneless and cut into bite size pieces).
06 - ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste).
07 - ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste).
08 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary).
10 - ½ cup white wine.
11 - 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added).
12 - 12 ounces pasta (uncooked).
13 - 1 cup frozen peas.
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped).

Instructions:

01 - In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrot, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
02 - Add the chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and vegetables and stir. Cook for a minute.
04 - Add the rosemary, white wine, chicken broth, and pasta. Stir well and adjust seasoning as necessary. Cook for 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
06 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes:

01 - Chicken breast can be used as a substitute.
02 - Replace wine with additional chicken broth if desired.
03 - Sear chicken well for flavor.
04 - Stir pasta to prevent sticking and monitor salt usage based on other ingredients' sodium content.
05 - Cool pasta properly before storing.
06 - Refrigerate for 3-5 days or freeze for 2-3 months.