Description
Hearty chicken pot pie noodle skillet combines classic comfort food with pasta convenience. Creamy, cheesy sauce envelops tender chicken and vegetables, delivering a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 8 oz (225 g) wide egg noodles
- 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- Crumbled buttery crackers or puff pastry pieces (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, sautéing onions, carrots, and celery until softened and translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Aromatic Infusion: Add minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing its intense flavor for about 30 seconds.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour chicken broth and half-and-half into the vegetable mixture, whisking to create a smooth base. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to blend for 3-4 minutes.
- Noodle Integration: Introduce egg noodles to the simmering liquid, seasoning with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Maintain an uncovered simmer, cooking noodles until tender, about 8-9 minutes.
- Protein and Vegetable Incorporation: Fold shredded chicken and frozen peas into the noodle mixture, ensuring even distribution. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Cheese Finale: Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Gently fold cheese into the creamy mixture, creating a rich, smooth consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, presenting a comforting one-pan meal ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Customize Vegetable Selection: Swap or add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini to boost nutrition and personalize flavor profile.
- Control Liquid Consistency: Watch the noodle-to-liquid ratio closely; add extra broth if mixture becomes too thick during cooking to maintain creamy texture.
- Protein Flexibility: Replace chicken with rotisserie chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like tofu for dietary variations and quick preparation.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Remove skillet from direct heat before adding cheese to prevent separation and ensure smooth, creamy incorporation of dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg