Description
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a comforting and creamy one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich plant-based cheddar cheese sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this dish offers warm, familiar flavors of classic chicken pot pie with the ease and satisfaction of a pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup peas
- Fresh thyme, 1 tsp chopped
- Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Sauce
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 cup plant-based cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Pasta
- 12 oz short pasta (elbows or penne)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the carrots, celery, and peas evenly to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside while preparing the vegetables and sauce.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced carrots, celery, and peas. Sauté until just tender but still crisp, then add fresh thyme and parsley to release their aroma.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Stir in plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), plant-based cheddar cheese, and natural gelling agent to thicken. Mix well and let simmer gently to combine flavors.
- Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency if needed.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, stir in reserved pasta water to reach desired creamy texture. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Sear chicken pieces well to lock in moisture and enhance flavor.
- Keep vegetables slightly firm for the best texture contrast.
- Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce without diluting flavor.
- Fresh thyme and parsley brighten the dish and enhance aroma.
- Choose a mild plant-based cheddar cheese that melts smoothly for optimal creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based cheese, one-pot meal, comfort food, quick dinner
