Below is a full, detailed Chicken Pot Pie Pasta recipe with step-by-step directions, tips, and variations.

🍗 Chicken Pot Pie Pasta (Creamy, Comforting, One-Pot Style)

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes

⭐ Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 medium carrots, sliced or diced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen corn (optional)

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)

• 8 oz uncooked pasta (bowtie, rotini, shells, or penne all work well)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• ½ tsp dried rosemary (optional)

• 1–2 bay leaves

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Pot-Pie “Gravy”

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• ½–1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan

• Fresh parsley for garnish

• A pinch of paprika for color

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

1. In a large deep skillet or pot, heat 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery.

3. Cook until softened, about 6–8 minutes.

4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.