Description
A cozy, creamy comfort dish that combines the flavors of a classic chicken pot pie with hearty penne pasta and a golden puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken Pot Pie Filling:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie), shredded or chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta: Cook the penne pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add flour: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Make sauce: Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring until smooth. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooked chicken, frozen peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and let bubble for a few minutes.
- Assemble: Add cooked pasta to the sauce and gently combine. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with puff pastry, trimming edges if needed and tucking in slightly. Brush puff pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Don’t overcook the pasta; it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Thoroughly thicken the sauce before adding pasta to avoid sogginess.
- Defrost puff pastry in the fridge in advance.
- Optional: Stir in shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese for a cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
