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Quick Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

A cozy, creamy one-pot pasta inspired by classic chicken pot pie—ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups short pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté butter, oil, onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in chicken and pasta.
  4. Add broth, milk, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender.
  6. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
  7. Stir in peas and heat through.
  8. Serve warm with fresh parsley.

Notes

Adjust thickness by adding more broth or milk as needed.