Description
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a comforting and creamy dish combining tender chicken, smoky turkey bacon, mixed vegetables, and melted plant-based cheese in a luscious sauce. This versatile recipe delivers cozy flavors inspired by classic chicken pot pie, reimagined with pasta for an easy and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
Vegetables
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
Pasta
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (gluten free if preferred)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten free if needed)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese, shredded (plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta and Vegetables: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. In the last minute of cooking, add the frozen mixed vegetables to the boiling water to soften them slightly. Drain well and set aside.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until browned and crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, melt plant-based butter. Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant to build the sauce base.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic and stir constantly to cook out the raw flavor. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar (natural), stirring until the sauce thickens smoothly.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Reduce heat and stir in plant-based cheese until melted and creamy. Mix in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, pepper, and herbs to combine the flavors.
- Combine Chicken, Vegetables, and Bacon: Add the shredded chicken, cooked mixed vegetables, and crispy turkey bacon to the sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Toss in Pasta and Serve: Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, ensuring every piece is coated in creamy goodness. Serve warm with an extra sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old cooked chicken such as leftover roast or grilled chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Don’t overcook the pasta to maintain its texture when mixed with the sauce.
- Reserve a small amount of pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Crisp smoked turkey bacon thoroughly for added texture contrast.
- Add fresh herbs at the end for the brightest flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Pot Pie Pasta, creamy pasta, comforting dinner, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, easy weeknight meal
