Comforting Chicken Pot Pie Pasta (Print version)
Creamy one-pot chicken pot pie pasta with tender chicken, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich parmesan sauce, ready in about 40 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the pot
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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
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12 oz (340 g) rotini or penne pasta
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1 cup frozen peas
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1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1/2 cup (45 g) grated parmesan
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and black pepper
# Instructions:
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Melt butter in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on a couple sides. It does not need to be cooked through yet. Remove it to a plate.
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Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the same pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and the onion turns translucent. Stir in the garlic and thyme for the last 30 seconds.
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Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute. The flour should look lightly toasted but not dark. This step prevents a raw, pasty sauce later.
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Slowly pour in the chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Return the chicken and any juices to the pot, then add the dry pasta. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir once or twice so the pasta does not stick.
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When the pasta is just tender, stir in the frozen peas, cream, and parmesan. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the peas are hot. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. The sauce will continue to tighten as the pasta absorbs liquid. Top with parsley and serve.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the sauce is silky.
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Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes off the heat improves the texture.